HR/Payroll Assistant

Full job description

Our company is seeking a Payroll and HR Generalist to process payroll and to support essential human resources functions. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In addition to payroll duties, the position administers employee benefits, maintains personnel records, and assists with recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee relations. This position will also be responsible for certain accounting functions.

Serving as a point of contact for payroll and HR inquiries, this position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism. The ideal candidate is proactive, knowledgeable in HR and payroll matters, and committed to fostering a positive and efficient workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll and Benefits Administration: Process payroll and related productivity tracking systems: manage employee benefits programs, including tracking employee eligibility, and enrolling employees as they achieve eligibility.

Training and Certifications: Schedule and maintain safety training and other staff certifications.

Recruitment and Staffing: Manage the recruitment cycle including interviewing and creating and the onboarding programs for new employees.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records. Manage staff files including new hire requirements (background checks and clearances etc.) accordingly.

Financial Optimization: Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive programs to ensure the firm attracts and retains top talent.

Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications with a minimum of 5 years of Payroll/HR experience, preferably in a construction-based setting

Proficiency in Payroll and HR functions and strong computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)

Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations and disciplinary procedures

Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude

Strong ethics and reliability

This is a full-time, in office position. It is desired that the candidate has an Associate’s degree with five years of HR/Payroll experience and working computer knowledge in a variety of software applications including MSWord, Excel, Access and ComputerEase. The candidate must be proficient in English and spelling. Candidate must also enjoy working in a team environment and have the ability to interact with employees in a professional and courteous manner. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail is a must. Accounting background a plus. Do not apply if you have no prior HR experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (in office)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of HR/Payroll experience do you have?

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37209 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person