Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist

The Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist’s primary responsibility is to oversee payroll administration for the entire company. Secondarily, they will assist HR leaders in aligning business objectives with employees and management across all lines of business. This position requires an extremely detail oriented person with significant knowledge of payroll administration and general HR, including state and federal regulations. A “plus” would include experience working in a fast-paced and growing industry with a “roll up your sleeves” work ethic and attitude.

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist is responsible for monitoring all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s multi-state payroll processing objectives, including relationships with external auditors and state and federal agencies.
• Maintain and report company policy violations.
• Updating and maintaining employee information in HRIS.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for management and ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Bi-weekly activities include but not limited to the following: inputting weekly hours, voiding checks/manual check as required.
• Exporting payroll from time management system and importing into HRIS.
• Preparing bi-weekly payroll budget analysis (Actual vs. Budget) including that all employees are classified in their proper departments.
• Maintains current knowledge of multi-state and federal wage and hour laws, HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, new technologies, talent management, and employment law.
• Stays current on payroll system to achieve alignment with HR and effective accounting support.
• Facilitates management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.
• Addresses employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, and general HR inquiries such as employee benefits, policies and procedures.
• Process expense reimbursements, wage garnishments & levies, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions and administration.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits and leaves; recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Audit data for accuracy and partner with end users or HR as appropriate for resolution.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Payroll and HR policies and procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of employee records.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Self-motivated, independent, forward-thinker.
• Experience with both W2 and 1099.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High familiarity with 401(k) administration, processing, and reporting requirements
• Works ethically and with extreme professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• At least 3 years of multi-state payroll experience and related software programs.
• At least 3 years of HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent years of additional work experience.
• Experience with acquisitions (onboarding large groups) is a plus.
• Experience with system implementations is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurances