What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll - HR Specialist position at AMPORTS Inc?
AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge and skills to get the job done.
Responsibilities:
The HR & Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for serving as an extension of the AMPORTS corporate Human Resources Management team by:
- Focusing on the accurate and complete payroll process for AMPORTS, Inc.
- Becoming a UKG for internal clients and HR team.
- Assist with inquiries from employees, managers, and HR team that could include any topic with the Human Resources field of responsibility.
- Providing administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, audits, invoice processing and HRIS entry.
- Working alongside the accounting team to assist with AP/AR and invoicing.
- Working with vendors and customers to ensure invoice payment is received.
- The HR & Payroll Specialist will spend most of their time working within UKG, accounting software, Excel, and processing employee and management requests.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and three (3) to five (5) years of general Human Resources and payroll experience are required.
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field with three (3) to five (5) years of general Human Resources and payroll experience is preferred.
- Documented experience working in UKG is required.
- Intermediate to advanced excel skills are required.
- Certification from HRCI or SHRM is a plus. This could include aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is also a plus.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office, production setting, outdoor/indoor shop environment or enclosed vehicle with adequate ventilation and protection from extreme weather conditions.
Physical Demands
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative or production/technical nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.
Travel
Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Amports is an equal opportunity employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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