Responsibilities:

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely, accurately, and compliantly processing the payroll.  Audit & process payroll documents. Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.
• Processes employee time & attendance data to payroll & reconcile variances.
• Prepare & maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Maintains paid time off records.
• Develops in-depth understanding of Payroll Software & HRIS (Human Resource Information System). Create reports on demand.
• Assist employees in registering for or resetting access to online portal.
• Responsible for all post payroll submissions, including 401k & HSA reporting as well as maintaining the HR/accounting payroll portal for reporting.
• Maintain vendor contact for payroll

Benefits Responsibilities:

• Administer all employee & volunteer benefit programs such as medical, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, accident & critical illness, disability programs (short-term & long-term), retirement programs (401k), i-9/e-verify, retirement notifications, workers compensation and life insurance
• Organizes financial wellness sessions/events in support of employee financial education and well-being. Collaborates wealth management & learning to ensure employees have the opportunity to plan/prepare for the future.
• Completes annual reporting for employee benefits: ACA, 401k, Workers Comp, unemployment, etc.
• Provides benefit support to HR partners (vendors, team members, and management).
• Develop in-depth understanding of HRIS and all vendor enrollment systems & websites. Create reports on request

General HR Responsibilities:

• Respond to employment verifications and surveys as needed.
• Ensure all required reporting, forms, and posters are up to date & maintained accurately.
• Participate in developing Human Resources department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Monitor and manage the HR helpdesk tickets with accurate, timely and appropriate responses to employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Provide initial screening of applicant pools, as well as phone screens or interviews when applicable.
• Provide feedback to hiring managers regarding recruitment and selection processes as well as interviewing.
• Initiate screenings (background, drug, employment, etc.) based on internal and/or client hiring requirements and conduct employee eligibility verifications (E-Verify and I-9).
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Maintain the organization structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, maintain and update HR policies and standard operating procedures, as needed.
• Assist in managing the organization’s performance management program, to include communications, training, and monitoring.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree required
• 2+ years’ experience working as an HR Professional required
• 2+ years’ experience with full payroll processing required
• CPP certification preferred
• PHR, SPHR, HRCI certifications preferred
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Excellent judgement & decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills