Payroll and HRIS Administrator

Company Overview

Fres-co System USA, Inc. has been a leader in flexible packaging solutions since 1978. With a commitment to innovation and quality, we manufacture high-performance packaging machines and materials for a variety of industries from our state-of-the-art facilities in Pennsylvania and Iowa. We pride ourselves on being a responsible corporate citizen, actively supporting community initiatives.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and HRIS Professional to serve as the Company’s Payroll & HRIS Administrator. The Payroll & HRIS Administrator will be responsible for processing payroll and supporting the HR team with benefits administration and various compensation initiatives. The Payroll & HRIS Administrator will be an advocate for continuous improvement through various HRIS initiatives.

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Perform bi-weekly payroll processing for over 400 employees, both salary and hourly, working in multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Administer day-to-day payroll activities, ensuring timely and precise execution in compliance with Company pay policies, payroll tax, and labor laws.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and deductions with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Serve as primary interface with external payroll service provider and other service providers to ensure service quality and adherence to service level agreements.
• Manage various state payroll tax accounts and coordinate new state applications, as required.
• Perform regular payroll analytics through the creation/maintenance of various payroll and HRIS reports.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to perform regular payroll reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Support various internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll records and documentation.
• Perform compensation benchmarking, as requested, to support competitive pay practices throughout Fres-co.
• Support the annual bonus/merit increase data gathering and aggregation process.
• Assist the People and Culture team in maintaining accurate employee records and managing benefits-related payroll deductions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure data security across all payroll-related processes.

HRIS Management

• Implement and maintain HRIS strategies that align with organizational goals and continuous improvement of the HR function.
• Support workflow improvements and automation enhancements.
• Assist in managing system upgrades, implementations, and integrations with other internal business systems.
• Maintain system documentation, including user guides and training materials.
• Audit data integrity, address discrepancies, and recommend process improvements to enhance data quality.

Benefits Administration & Other Responsibilities

• Support annual benefit open enrollment and benefit change processes ensuring HRIS systems are accurately configured to collect and aggregate employee benefit choices.
• Perform various HR Generalist duties, as assigned, that support various HR compliance and other initiatives
• Provide back-up and support to People and Culture team members as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including vlookups and pivot tables.
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to be an advocate for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and remote teams.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, accounting, information technology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience.
• Experience with UKG payroll system is required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements? (REQUIRED)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 5 years (Required)
• UKG Pro: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person