We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as an HR Payroll Specialist for Solar Materials in the Cartersville, GA area. The HR Payroll Specialist will be instrumental in Partner with Sr. HR Manager, Accounting/Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes. In this role The HR Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and manage all cycles relating to payroll and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Primary responsibility for the transmission of weekly payrolls which include hourly and salaried employees in the ADP WFN.
• Processing new hires, process terms, increases, benefits updates, performance data and other payroll and HR updates.
• Set-up hourly new employees on the ADP WFN time and attendance system and mobile apps.
• Maintain ADP WFN data integrity, confidentiality and ensure compliance and stay apprised of current payroll, tax, employment law.
• Work closely with the Sr. HR Manager and HR Generalist on time off, LOA’s, increases and other HR-related issues prior to each payroll transmission.
• Partner with the Sr. HR Manager, to set up new states for taxing and Worker’s Comp, as necessary.
• Verify 401(k) employee deferrals each pay period, based on employee changes.
• Download, maintain and preserve all hard copy and electronic payroll files and employee Personnel Files.
• Provide weekly/biweekly payroll reports to accounting/finance as appropriate for posting to the GL.
• May assist HR and accounting/finance on the annual workers’ compensation and financial audits.
• Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
• Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
• Preparing and processing paychecks, cash deposits, bank uploads.
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Preparing and distributing income statements.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Perform updates to payroll-related information and data and manage overall payroll workflow.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.
• Leading all functions and being a subject matter expert in the area of payroll administration.
• Works with care, precision, and careful attention to detail in matters pertaining to payroll.
• Seen as an internal resource for other payroll and HR professionals.
• New employee first-day on-boarding for payroll and benefits. Gather information from HR, review for accuracy, and ensure accuracy of all new hire documents.
• Reconcile monthly benefit plan invoices by verifying employee coverage with invoices from all carriers each month – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), if needed. Send to A/P for remittance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related Payroll experience.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and is onsite in the office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday-Friday, core work hours 1st shift
• Flexible hours to be available, supporting the business needs.
• Must be available to work weekends and month end as needed when requested by Supervisor/Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, reporting. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit and use their hands to operate computer controls and phones.

The physical demands described here represent those that an associate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Every associate at Hanwha must contribute equally to hold others accountable and improve processes and systems. This will eventually ensure superior quality of products and services. Total Quality management is a joint effort of management and associates to exceed customer satisfaction levels.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Payroll Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first! Unlock the possibilities and apply today!