Human Resources/Payroll Associate I

Reports to: HR Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Payrate Range: $19.11-$25.85

Summary Description

Highly organized and detail-oriented HR & Payroll professional with experience in processing payrolls in a fast-paced environment. Thorough understanding of HR & Payroll compliance, HR Data Entry, payroll processes, procedures, and regulations. Consistently demonstrates a high standard of professionalism and service. Proven record of working successfully with clients while adapting to change, maintaining internal records related to HR/Payroll and assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the HR/Payroll department.

Essential Job Functions

• Payroll processing and working knowledge of payroll processing platform and integration of it with the HRIS, data entry and reconciling timecards.
• Responsible for HR/Payroll administration and record keeping including compensation, garnishments, taxes and other deductions/earnings into the HRIS.
• Responsible for auditing new hires, I-9's and processing E-verify if applicable.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll items including new hires, terminations, transfers, changes to pay, etc.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll, wage & hour laws and best practices.
• Responding to garnishments/levies, request for references, employment verifications, etc.
• WOTC, Background, BLS report assistance if applicable.
• Notice distribution assistance as needed.
• Creating reports - HR Reports, Performance, Anniversary/Birthday if applicable.
• Employee file maintenance and filing into HRIS
• Work with onboarding team to rollout new clients payroll services
• Retirement payroll administration.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in webinars/seminars to maintain knowledge of HR/Payroll practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills with clients and others; Bilingual abilities are valued
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
• Must be able to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and with attention to detail
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications and HRIS
• Ability to follow pre-established guidelines to perform a variety of functions
• Ability to follow professional appearance and dress code guidelines
• Ability to work independently
• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related area valued, Payroll or HR certification valued
• Minimum of two years payroll/human resources experience preferred

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, education factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.