Plant Administrative & HR Support Specialist

Alamo Concrete Products Company; Festus, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Plant Manager and plant operations in Festus, MO. You will handle a range of clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, manage inquiries, and assist with payroll on a backup basis using Kronos.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in administration, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and the ability to learn HRIS systems while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Three to five years in an administrative role.
• Ability to learn HRIS systems and other software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager with a wide variety of administrative duties.
• Prepare agendas, presentations and reports for meetings and plant functions.
• Greet visitors and manage communications by phone, email and mail.
• Handle employee questions on benefits, leave, and EAP.
• Coordinate scheduling, meals, meetings and events.
• Maintain personnel files and distribute reports daily, weekly and monthly.
• Arrange travel, seminars and training for candidates and staff.
• Support IT setups and KPI visual boards updates as needed.
• Support payroll processing on a back-up basis using Kronos.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Discretion and confidentiality

Team environment collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Kronos

HRIS systems

Job description

Buzzi Unicem USA is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Plant Manager and plant operations in Festus, MO. You will handle a range of clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, manage inquiries, and assist with payroll on a backup basis using Kronos.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in administration, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and the ability to learn HRIS systems while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.