Administrative Assistant​/Payroll Coordinator

Howmet Aerospace – Branford, CT is growing their team and sharpening our skills. The Company’s primary business focuses on jet engine components necessary for mission‑critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel‑efficient and quieter aerospace engines.

We are currently looking to fill the role of Administrative Assistant/Payroll Coordinator. This position is responsible for the clerical and administrative support for the Plant Manager and his/her staff as well as responsibility for payroll functions for Branford personnel under the direction of Human Resources. This role will also provide Human Resources support to the Branford site, which includes handling employee inquiries regarding HR matters, supporting recruiting and onboarding of new hires, processing all employee data in GPS, providing HR metrics to local management and corporate HR, and handling all employee engagement and event planning efforts.

Minimal supervision required.

• Perform secretarial and administrative support duties and process information into reports or documents.
• Perform all payroll functions for Branford pay groups.
• Assist with ASAT reporting.
• Provide clerical support for Managers and/or department leads.
• Support HR Manager as needed.
• Initiate and maintain purchase orders and requisitions to support team members.
• Perform receptionist duties, including screening visitors, telephone calls, sorting and distributing mail, posting outgoing mail for pick-up.
• Arrange meetings and events, including employee lunches/dinners, travel arrangements, on and off‑site meetings.
• Carry out any other projects or activities assigned that are in the best interest of the Company.