HR Administrator

Welcome to WÜSTHOF!

As a manufacturer of high-quality chef's knives, we know, cutting is sharing! Whether it’s cooking a family meal together or sharing a slice of cake, it brings people and families together. That's exactly how we see teamwork. With every day at WÜSTHOF, we want to share our vision, our experience and our success – with you!

WÜSTHOF has had one mission since its beginning in 1814: crafting the finest knives that last for generations. WÜSTHOF is appreciated for its art of crafting; it takes over forty manufacturing steps to make a WÜSTHOF knife, with many made by hand, using traditional skills and techniques. With over 300+ employees in North America and Europe, the brand is available at leading culinary retailers worldwide. If you would like to share your personality, your knowledge and your passion with us then we look forward to forging the future of WÜSTHOF together with you!

Position Overview

The HR Administrator will support the Executive Leadership Team. This may include: scheduling meetings, booking travel, managing events, filing expense reports, and general office manager duties (supplies, mailings, file maintenance, etc.). In addition, this position will process bi-weekly payroll and do input/reporting on our payroll system (ADP WFN). This role will also get involved in ad hoc projects as needed.

WÜSTHOF is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse team. We will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetics, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Administrative Support

• General office management 

• Employee and Vendor Support/Relationship Management

• Invoice management

• Payroll input/processing

Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers at all levels

• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – SharePoint, Word, Excel and Outlook); ADP WFN experience

• Must be detailed oriented

• Works well with deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practice; ability to keep things confidential

• 3+ years administrative/business experience

• Must have a min of 1+ years of payroll experience