HR Benefits & Payroll Administrator - On-site located in Bowling Green, KY

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions•Bowling Green, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable HR Benefits & Payroll Administrator to support payroll processing, employee benefits, and day-to-day HR administration at a manufacturing facility. The role works closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and Production Supervisors to ensure accurate biweekly payroll, effective benefits administration, and responsive employee support across multiple shifts. This is an on-site position located in Bowling Green, Kentucky; no relocation package is offered. The position supports the workforce by maintaining accurate payroll and benefits processes and partnering with departments throughout the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Associate degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is considered.
Two or more years of payroll, benefits, or HR operations experience preferred.
Working knowledge of payroll procedures, overtime, timekeeping, benefits, and payroll deductions.
Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet recurring deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or industrial payroll experience is strongly preferred.
Paycor experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
Review timecards, overtime, shift differentials, attendance, paid time off, bonuses, and payroll adjustments.
Resolve timekeeping and payroll discrepancies with Production Supervisors.
Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits.
Coordinate new-hire enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefit terminations.
Reconcile benefit invoices, payroll deductions, and employee contributions.
Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
Process employee status changes, new-hire documentation, and termination records.
Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, benefits, and timekeeping.
Support payroll reporting, year-end activities, audits, and applicable compliance requirements.