Manufacturing Workforce & Payroll Coordinator

Manufacturing Workforce & Payroll Coordinator (Union Liaison) - Warsaw, IN

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Manufacturing Workforce & Payroll Coordinator (Union Liaison) at one of our Global clients in Warsaw, IN. This role is a full-time, fully benefited position.

As a Kelly Services employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You'll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time. All Kelly Services employees receive annual performance reviews.

Title: Manufacturing Workforce & Payroll Coordinator (Union Liaison)
Location: Warsaw (46582)
Hours: M-F first shift
Pay: $25hr minimum; plus PTO and benefits
Duration: long term contract

Job Summary: The Manufacturing Workforce Payroll Coordinator will act as the primary HR/benefits liaison for union-represented employees at the site. This role combines hands-on onboarding and benefits support with administrative ownership of seniority and attendance processes, grievance tracking, and cross-functional payroll/timekeeping coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with union processes, and able to turn operational data into actionable information.

Responsibilities:

• Execute weekly payroll, timekeeping, and attendance processes for union employees.
• Generate and run reports that convert manufacturing and workforce data into actionable information for Plant Management and HR.
• Serve as benefits liaison for union employees, answering questions and coordinating with benefits providers.
• Maintain and distribute monthly seniority lists.
• Track grievances and support investigation and resolution efforts.
• Support manufacturing continuous improvement projects including project savings tracking and documentation updates.
• Support manufacturing team by placing, tracking, and closing purchase orders and receipt of goods and services.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, expense reports, and office supplies.
• Coordinate onboarding for new union employees, including submitting IRIS/IT tickets, badge requests, and organizing site tours and orientation.
• Assist new hires with benefits enrollment and benefits-related questions.
• Process reinstatements following leaves of absence or separations.
• Provide retiree support as needed.
• Cross-train with other Manufacturing Coordinators
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or HR Leader.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor s degree preferred.
• HR experience preferred, especially in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling confidential employee information with discretion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office especially Excel; experience with HRIS/payroll systems is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with union representatives, hourly staff, and leadership.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Apply now for immediate consideration!
Please do not contact your local Kelly branch office as it is not filling this position. #p1

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