Human Resources Generalist - Payroll and Benefits

Join the 125-year legacy of Potter.We havebeen a part of the St. Louis community since 1898, and we are very proud of our rich history in the fire and life safety industry. Potter's mission is to be the "Symbol of Protection" for fire and life safety solutions worldwide by combining the latest technology in fire protection with the dedicated manpower for which we have been known for over one hundred years. Our vision is to provide industry leading quality solutions, products and services for the protection of life, property and the environment. With unwavering dedication to our customers, Potter looks to continue as the industry standard in both product and service with increased focus on international expansion.

Each employee at Potter takes great pride in knowing that every product we assemble, service, and sell is for the purpose of saving lives around the world. We strive to provide employment opportunities to those individuals who are performance driven, team players, take pride in their work, and are enthusiastic and passionate about their job.

Potter Global Technologies and our private equity firm, KKR, value our employees and all that they do. KKR offers a unique benefit and opportunity for all employees to participate in anownership program of Potter Global Technologies. Being a co-owner allows each employee to play a more direct role in the business itself and reap the financial benefits of the Companys success.

TheHuman Resources Generalist - Payroll and Benefitswill support HR functions with a primary focus on payroll and benefits administration. This role includes overseeing payroll processing, managing benefits enrollment, and ensuring compliance with payroll and benefits regulations. The HR Generalist will also assist with employee inquiries, maintain accurate records, and provide HR support for recruitment, employee relations, and compliance as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administer and process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure accurate timecards are submitted on time.
• Collaborate with accounting to provide any needed reports.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and communications.
• Coordinate and execute benefits events, such as employee wellness, 401(k) and open enrollment sessions, webinars.
• Serve as main point of contact for all benefits providers.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits laws and company policies.
• Address employee questions regarding payroll and benefits.
• Assist with other HR functions such as onboarding, performance reviews, and recruitment support, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; specifically, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience in a direct HR, payroll and benefits role will be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and benefits regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paycom experience is preferred.

This is a full-time position, on-site at the corporate office. The hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week.A hybrid schedule will be considered upon completion of training.An occasional shift in hours may be necessary to accommodate business needs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel

This job operates in a professional business office or home office where standard office equipment is routinely used, such as computers, photocopy machines, fax machines, telephones and filing cabinets. This position is largely a sedentary role. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.

There is minimal travel required locally between the corporate office location and the manufacturing facility.

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