HR/Payroll Admin

About Ernst Concrete: Ernst Concrete is a leading provider of ready-mix concrete and related building materials. With a commitment to quality and customer service, we are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the company's HR processes run smoothly and efficiently while also focusing on compliance and other specialized HR duties.

Job Summary: The HR/Payroll Admin at Ernst Concrete will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions which include managing various HR-related processes, benefit administration, onboarding and recruitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting and Staffing: Will be responsible for posting job opportunities, recruiting, interviewing, along with collaborating with managers to understand skills and requirements of open jobs. Assist with coordinating interviews with managers and candidates.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Coordinate and manage pre-employment screening process, such as drug screens and physical assessments, in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. Review background checks and eligibility for hire.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Oversee the onboarding process for new employees, including collecting and processing all necessary paperwork, conducting orientation, entering all new hire data, and ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. Collect all separation documents and conduct exit interviews.
• DOT/MVR Compliance: Ensure the company's compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including maintaining records, conducting audits, and providing guidance on DOT-related matters. Conduct annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and review for compliance accordingly.
• Benefits Administration: Assist with employee benefit programs regarding enrollment and plan changes to include medical, dental, vision and 401k. Makes updates to necessary spreadsheets and systems, along with tracking for auditing purposes. Oversee claims management for insurance billing including paying of invoices.
• Leave of Absence Management: Manages leaves of absences with Short Term Disability and FMLA. Processes weekly Disability Payments and provides information to payroll.
• Payroll Administration: Make payroll corrections to timecards and/or employee payroll records in preparation for weekly payroll processing. Enter missing time worked, leave information. Make payroll corrections to timecards. Ensure all time entered is coded correctly. Enter Uniform deductions.
• Payroll Reporting/Tracking: Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave and disability. Process verification of employment and income verifications. Manage attendance points.
• Backup for Payroll Manager to process weekly payroll when needed.

• Associate degree in Business Administration preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience in HR/Payroll related experience, Paylocity software preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.