HR / Business Administration Manager

Resourcing Edge•Minden, NV

About The Position

Maxton Manufacturing is seeking an experienced HR / Business Administration Manager to serve as its primary HR resource. Reporting to the CEO, this hands-on individual contributor partners with employees and leadership, manages day-to-day human resources, and keeps essential company administration running smoothly. The position combines professional judgment with practical execution, including employee counseling, benefits recommendations, records, forms, and data entry. The manager owns a broad HR function with direct access to company leadership and works closely with employees and managers to provide practical guidance. The role includes employee relations, benefits, recruiting, compliance, safety administration, and business administration. The successful candidate will learn company-specific procedures alongside the experienced HR professional transitioning out of the role, then may recommend thoughtful improvements in collaboration with affected colleagues.

Requirements

Five or more years of hands-on HR experience, preferably in a generalist capacity.
Broad working knowledge of employee relations, benefits, recruiting, payroll practices, and employment compliance.
Experience and judgment to serve as the primary HR resource without another internal HR professional reviewing daily work.
Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through across recurring responsibilities and unexpected requests.
Ability to build trust, coach managers, and handle difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
Comfort with HR systems, Microsoft Office, electronic records, and detailed administrative work.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing HR experience.
Experience with OSHA recordkeeping, workers’ compensation, 401(k) administration, and commercial insurance renewals.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting from job posting and screening through hiring, onboarding, and orientation.
Coach managers on employee relations, performance concerns, documentation, and progressive discipline.
Address sensitive issues with discretion, fairness, and sound judgment, keeping leadership informed as appropriate.
Administer benefits, including enrollments, open enrollment, employee questions, and coverage verification.
Coordinate 401(k) administration with employees, plan providers, the third-party administrator, and payroll.
Review benefit renewal options with the broker and present recommendations to leadership.
Maintain employee records, policies, handbook updates, required postings, and training documentation.
Coordinate HR information with accounting and payroll to support accurate benefits and deductions.
Handle workers’ compensation documentation, injury tracking, OSHA records and postings, and safety administration in partnership with the safety/facilities manager.
Provide useful HR reporting and keep current on employment requirements.
Coordinate company filings, permits, business licenses, and insurance renewals.
Maintain vehicle registrations, insurance records, and other company administrative files.
Support commercial insurance claims and requests for certificates of insurance.
Administer petty cash and related reconciliation.
Support the CEO and VP of Operations with correspondence, recordkeeping, and administrative coordination.
Keep shared documents organized, follow established work instructions, and track responsibilities through completion.