Payroll & HR Admin Specialist — High-Volume & Detail-Driven

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Administrative Assistant with strong payroll expertise to join our human resources team supporting 300+ employees.

You will play a key role in payroll processing, compliance, and transitioning from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance while assisting with recruitment and onboarding. The role requires 2+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with Kronos/ADP, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct payroll experience required in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Kronos and/or ADP Time & Attendance systems.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute weekly payroll processes for 300+ employees with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the transition from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance.
• 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

Attention to detail

HR administration

Recruiting support

Education

Associate degree in Business/HR

Tools

UKG Kronos

ADP Time & Attendance

Workday

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Administrative Assistant with strong payroll expertise to join our human resources team supporting 300+ employees.

You will play a key role in payroll processing, compliance, and transitioning from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance while assisting with recruitment and onboarding. The role requires 2+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with Kronos/ADP, and a detail-oriented approach.