Business Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY
This highly visible position nurtures the business culture at MVTA. The Business Administrator is responsible for a wide range of HR and general business-related activities, including talent acquisition, professional development, payroll, legal compliance, benefit programs, standard agency purchases, and general office policies, practices, and initiatives. This position champions the well-being of MVTA employees, ensuring a safe, productive, and engaging business environment.

JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages day-to-day HR operations, encompassing tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, performance review, employee relations and engagement.
• Administers human resource programs and general office practices and initiatives, such as the Internship Program, new hire orientation process, employee review process, professional development initiatives, HR training, sustainability efforts, standard office procurement, and more.
• Identifies and recommends internal policies and procedures, organizational structures, and management practices to ensure alignment with MVTA culture and mission.
• Understands and keeps current on applicable labor/employment laws, rules, and regulations. Collaborates to ensure proactive, compliance-focused execution throughout MVTA.
• Administers all recruitment and retention efforts to attract and retain high-caliber staff.
• Oversees employee relations efforts by recommending programs and practices that enhance connection and collaboration.
• Develops and supports employee professional development and career path planning; creates meaningful internal communication sources for MVTA.
• Serves as the first point of contact for personnel matters. Works with the Program Manager to brainstorm multiple outcomes and implement corrective measures in early stages to achieve positive resolution. Works closely with the Program Manager to guide processes for corrective action, performance plans, and involuntary separations. Drafts corresponding documentation.
• Performs the administration of employee benefit programs, including conducting research and working with MVTA’s broker to ensure the agency provides mutually favorable plan options for employer and employee.
• Processes biweekly payroll through ADP and makes subsequent carrier contributions. Ensures reporting and filing is complete and accurate.
• Facilitates standard agency purchases, ensuring adherence to guidelines and best practices.
• Monitors and manages incoming purchase order requests. Reviews, approves, and processes basic requests, applying sound business sense to make thoughtful procurement decisions and to escalate when appropriate.
• Obtains required agency approvals for procurements exceeding designated thresholds.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.