Senior HR Generalist / Payroll Administrator

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator to join our team. This full-time, onsite position is based at our Woburn, MA headquarters and plays a critical role in supporting a multi-location, multi-state workforce, including both union and non-union employees.

You will be responsible for a broad range of HR functions with a strong focus on payroll administration, compliance, and employee relations. This role requires a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable managing complex HR and payroll processes.

The successful candidate is supported by our corporate HR/payroll resource center in the areas of payroll administration, benefits, wellness, leave of absence, affirmative action, and HR compliance administration!

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer and process weekly payroll for 150 employees using iSolved through December 2025. Process weekly payroll using Dayforce after golive.

- Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration.

- Coordinate payroll activities, leave of absence, benefits, and wellness as established by corporate policies and procedures.

- Maintain HRIS records and ensure data integrity across systems.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

- Provide support to managers through use of an applicant tracking system and job postings.

- Coordinate annual performance evaluations and pay increases.

- Administer disciplinary action and corrective action.

- Maintain data and run reports for affirmative action plan.

- Support employee relations and union contract compliance.

- Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance documentation.

- Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.

- Partner with leadership on employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.

Qualifications:

- College degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.

- HR certification preferred.

- Proficiency in Dayforce (Ceridian) and/or iSolved payroll strongly preferred.

- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, labor laws, union benefits, and HR best practices.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft 365.

Work Environment:

- This is a fully onsite role reporting daily to our Woburn, MA headquarters.

- Occasional travel for site visits, training may be required.

- Willingness to work overtime is required.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join a collaborative HR team where your expertise will help shape a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Company Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan

Company sponsored life insurance, short term and long-term disability

Retirement Savings Plan 401K and Profit Sharing

About Admiral Metals

Admiral Metals, an ISO 9001 Certified Company established in 1950, distributes a large variety of metals including Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Bronze, Steel and Stainless Steel. Our dedication to delivering exceptional service has been our foundation and culture. This same philosophy has guided Admiral Metals, as we service 14 states including Florida, in today's constantly changing world and dynamic economic environment.

Admiral Metals is an equal opportunity employer with respect to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender and gender expression/identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Admiral Metals will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing would result in an undue hardship.