Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work. 

Covia is looking for a dynamic Human Resources Administrator who will have a positive impact on the Human Resources team at its Ottawa, IL location.  The Human Resources Administrator aids with and facilitates the human resource processes at all business locations. This position will provide administrative support to the human resources team, including electronic employee record keeping, file management, and HRIS maintenance. The Human Resources Administrator will also serve as the primary back up to Covia’s salaried and hourly payroll processing for the United States and Canada.

 

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

 

 

Handles employment related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Serves as the primary back up to Covia’s salary and hourly payroll processing. Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation via UKG. Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, and other information. Assists with recruiting process, i.e. background checks, setup of pre-employment drug screens and physicals. Conducts or assists with new hire onboarding. Enters and processes employee data in HRIS, i.e., new hires, employee changes, address, promotions, terminations, retirements, and transfers. Conducts or assists with record audits and mandatory reports, which may include EEO-1 filings, Affirmative Action Plans and other compliance related processes. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulation, and recommended best practices; reviews policies, practices and location postings to maintain compliance. Provides timely assistance with human resources and payroll related inquiries. Processes weekly HR related invoices/bills. Provides written and verbal employment verifications and processes unemployment claims. Other duties as assigned.

 

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience preferred 1-3 years experience in HR/Payroll Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Excellent oral and written communication Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as on a team Familiarity with HRIS systems, UKG experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office

 

Benefits:

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental 401K with company matching Vacation + Paid Holidays Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances Employee Assistance Program

 

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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