HR Coordinator (AFS Segment)

Wausau Window and Wall Systems

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.  Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.  We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications.  To learn more visit www.apog.com

Architectural Framing Systems (AFS) is a segment within Apogee that is a provider of aluminum windows, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems.  We offer an integrated set of capabilities including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly.  Our market-leading brands offer solutions for a wide range of construction project types and sizes across the U.S. and Canada.  We are known for our dependable on-time service, robust engineering capabilities, broad product portfolio, and industry-leading quality.  Brands supported within the AFS segment include:  Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, and Tubelite.

Position Summary

The Payroll / HR Coordinator will support the day-to-day HR operations, elevate the employee experience, and be responsible for providing excellent HR service for the associates at their site location. The responsibilities will include HR process execution and communication, HR data and reporting, benefits support, payroll support, policy compliance, and HR documentation. This role acts as a primary point of contact for employees seeking assistance with HR-related inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution of issues. This position will work closely with local HR teams, support multiple sites in Wisconsin (Wausau, Stratford, Reed City) and be a partner across a centralized HR Coordinator and Operations team.

Responsibilities

Payroll

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing by ensuring accurate employee timekeeping records and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Collaborate with employees and supervisors to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues at timeclock systems, ensuring accurate timekeeping and smooth operation. 

HRIS System and Data & Reporting

• Trains new associates and supervisors in how to use the HRIS system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR databases and personnel files.
• Efficiently create and process reports from HRIS databases. Enter data and maintains HRIS records to ensure up to date and accurate information

HR Support & Communication

• Work collaboratively with fellow HR Coordinators to provide cross-site HR support as we centrally scale the HR Coordinator and Operations model. Support the execution of HR processes and the equipping of HR Generalist teams.
• Assist with maintenance and distribution of HR communications as well as communication boards.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Greet and assist visitors, provide them with necessary information and direct them to the correct location or person.
• Assist with planning and coordinating HR and company events and programs
• Assist with various employee relations events as needed
• Review and process requests for information for unemployment claims

Onboarding

• Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation activities. Facilitate Payroll and Benefit training in new hire orientation.
• Assist new hires with submitting their biometric information into the time clock system, ensuring accurate setup and smooth integration for time tracking.
• Assist new hires in accessing and navigating the Workday system, ensuring they understand its features and functionalities. Provide guidance and support to ensure they can efficiently use the platform for tasks such as time tracking, benefits enrollment, and personal information updates, etc.  
• Track the completion of benefit enrollments, proactively contacting employees to remind them of enrollment deadlines and assist them in selecting and finalizing their benefits elections.
• Input new hire data in database and process new hire files and timecards
• Maintain and manage the uniform program for the production team, including ordering and distribution as appropriate.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Verification of employment inquiries via the work number. Verification of I-9’s and E- verify.
• Coordinate, monitor, and ensure the timely completion of employ