HR and Payroll Administrator

This role is designed as a shared resource supporting both Ellwood City Forge Group (ECFG) and Ellwood Specialty Metals (ESM) to ensure consistent, accurate, and efficient HR and payroll operations across both business units. By centralizing these functions, we streamline processes, maintain high data integrity, and provide unified HR and payroll support to employees at these locations. This shared structure reflects our collaborative approach and allows the individual to deliver cohesive service while meeting the operational needs of each site.

The HR/Payroll Administrator is a non-exempt professional role supporting ECFG and ESM. This position is a multi-faceted role that requires use of discretion and judgement for performing core payroll functions and may also include positive employee relations, benefits, recruitment, and ensuring company policies and procedures are updated and aligned with Company goals and objectives unique to both organizations. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Support Positive Team Member Relations strategies to maintain a union-free status
• Independently manage and process payroll, timekeeping administration and compile payroll data to maintain payroll records for two companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable company policies and laws.
• Maintain HRIS, team member files and all documentation required to comply with regulations - Federal, State and Local.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of employee and payroll data within the system.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies
• Responsible for all aspects of the Employee life cycle, including but not limited to benefits and leave, recruitment and hiring, disciplinary matters and/or investigations, team member engagement, workers compensation, and training.
• Prepare and submit required and requested information for compliance and other audits.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and employee orientation processes.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate training sessions and professional development activities.
• Handle general HR inquiries and provide administrative support to the HR team.
• Manage benefits administration, including enrollment and inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports and other documentation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 1-3 years of HR Generalist or commensurate level of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in payroll functions (1-2 years preferred).
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new HR tools and processes.
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple entities or locations preferred
• Experience with HRIS implementations or upgrades.
• Payroll certification such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus.