Human Resources Business Partner and Supervisor

Kurt J. Lesker Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt J. Lesker Company in Pittsburgh is seeking a Human Resources Supervisor to drive HR initiatives and manage key functions including payroll and benefits administration.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and supervisory abilities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources.
• Experience processing or supervising a multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Payroll, Benefits and HR administrative team.
• Manage and support Payroll and Benefits Specialist.
• Collaborate on HR-related topics to foster a positive work culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Payroll processing

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS and payroll systems

ERP Systems

ADP HRIS

Job description

Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to make an impact within an innovative, fast-growing global technology organization? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead projects from idea to execution while supporting and developing employees along the way? If you bring strong expertise in employee relations, benefits, and payroll—and a passion for driving meaningful HR initiatives—you could be the ideal fit for our Human Resources Supervisor role.

Our company:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a dynamic, rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of thin film deposition systems and components for the vacuum technology market. Our products are used in a variety of applications including semiconductor, space exploration, automotive, solar, medical devices, and several other world-changing technologies. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and dedication to sustainability, which has enabled us to continue to innovate and expand year after year. As a privately held company, we are able to focus on the long term and invest in the future, which has allowed us to stay at the cutting edge while providing stability and growth for our employees for the last 70 years. Join us and be a part of something truly special.

About the role:

The Human Resources Business Partner and Supervisor will provide a wide range of human resources related services and support to team members across the organization. This role will serve as a trusted partner, providing guidance in key functional areas such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, employee relations, and more.

• Supervise the Payroll, Benefits and HR administrative team
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the regulatory requirements across the states our employees reside in and serve as a key resource in administering and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
• Manage and support our Payroll and Benefits Specialist, following a biweekly payroll schedule to ensure accuracy and timely completion, and backup when needed.
• Manage and enhance our employee benefits offerings
• Collaborate with employees and management to provide support, training and guidance on various HR-related topics including payroll, benefits, employee relations and compliance related matters while fostering a positive work culture.
• Drive process improvements within the department
• Partner with management to administer and execute the performance management process including continuous feedback discussions, goal setting, and annual review process.
• Leverage meaningful business data and analytics to support business decisions by generating, analyzing, and presenting metrics to HR management.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, human resources, business, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources
• Experience processing or supervising a multi-state payroll
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax laws, HR laws, regulations, and best practices
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, HRIS and payroll systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Effective problem-solving skills to produce innovative solutions for HR issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Minimal travel may be required

Preferred

• 5 or more years’ experience in a HR Generalist, HR Supervisor, or similar role
• Experience with ADP HRIS
• Experience with ERP Systems
• HR or Payroll Certification
• Experience with implementation of HRIS systems and or modules

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to our human resources department at [e-mail] or call (412) 387‑9200 to provide the nature of your request.