Payroll Admin Lead for 300+ Employees

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Crystal Springs, MS is seeking a Payroll Administrative Assistant to oversee payroll for 300+ employees and support the full HR lifecycle.

You will drive weekly payroll, ensure compliance, and assist with transitioning from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance while also supporting recruitment and onboarding initiatives. Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in Business/HR, have 2+ years payroll experience, and are proficient with UKG Kronos or ADP Time &

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business/HR preferred.
• 2+ years of direct payroll experience required.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Kronos and/or ADP Time & Attendance strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Strong computer skills and eagerness to learn new systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute weekly payroll processes for 300+ employees with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the transition from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance; experience with either system is desirable.
• Maintain accurate employee records and timekeeping data.
• Support the full recruitment cycle—from sourcing to offer management.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, and recruitment events.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG Kronos

ADP Time & Attendance

Workday

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

HR systems

Education

Associate degree in Business/HR

Tools

UKG Kronos

ADP Time & Attendance

Workday

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Crystal Springs, MS is seeking a Payroll Administrative Assistant to oversee payroll for 300+ employees and support the full HR lifecycle.

You will drive weekly payroll, ensure compliance, and assist with transitioning from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance while also supporting recruitment and onboarding initiatives. Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in Business/HR, have 2+ years payroll experience, and are proficient with UKG Kronos or ADP Time &