What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and HR Specialist position at Highway Products, Inc.?
Job Title: Payroll and HR Specialist
This is a key member of the Human Resources department responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and providing comprehensive HR support to employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll taxes, deductions, and garnishments.
- Maintain accurate employee records, including time and attendance, benefits, and personnel files.
- Prepare and distribute paychecks and/or direct deposits.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and tax laws.
- Create various reports for internal and external customers.
HR Support:
- Assist with employee offboarding, including exit interviews and final paychecks.
- Maintain employee personnel files in accordance with legal and company requirements.
- Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits.
- Assist with the administration of leave of absence programs, including FMLA and short-term disability.
- Provide support to employees on HR-related matters, such as company policies, benefits, and employee relations.
- Assist with the coordination of employee events and activities.
- Maintain employee data in HRIS system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in human resources or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-years of experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
- Experience with payroll software (e.g., Paylocity) preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Bilingual is a plus.
