HR Payroll Specialist

General Job Description

Under the guidance and direction of Sr. HR Manager, the HR Generalist is responsible for payroll and ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time, HR policies are administered consistently, and employee records remain secure, accurate, and compliant. This position will support onboarding, employee orientation, and employee benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll cycles accurately and on time, ensuring all deductions, garnishments, and adjustments are correctly applied.
• Maintain payroll records, review timekeeping systems, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies promptly while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Conduct HR payroll audits regularly.
• Review and update HR and employee-related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant and all company-related entities use current and consistent forms.
• Assist with developing and implementing training and onboarding programs.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, including health and dental, 401k, PTO, FMLA, and general employee personnel issues.
• Schedule and conduct new employee orientation activities, including meeting arrangements, compiling new hire paperwork, and an overview of timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solutions; coaching and counseling managers and employees.
• Completes special projects by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Work Environment:

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. Participation in events (Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Solutions, etc.) and on the production floor is required. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Onsite only.

Monday-Friday, 1st shift

Must be available to work weekends when requested by Manager.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree, bachelors degree or minimum of 8 years in payroll processing of at least 100 employee experience.
• 4-years of strong background in payroll systems.
• 5-years of experience with HRIS platforms.
• Preferred bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Preferred UKG system knowledge.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Skilled in effective listening and professional written and verbal communication.
• Computer experience with knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuously improving environment.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing.