HR Assistant/Payroll Processor

Description: The Human Resources Assistant/Payroll Processor works in conjunction with the Human Resource Director to coordinate, plan, organize and control the administration of Human Resources activities of the organization. Carry out responsibilities in employee relations, benefits, compensation, and employment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned based upon program needs):

• Provide full support to Human Resources; include support with daily tasks, running reports, collecting data for projects, as well as administrative support.
• Provide human resources support for 200 employees for multiple locations.
• Facilitate company communication with employees and supervisors using the payroll self-service portal.
• Pre-screen applicants and resumes and forward to hiring managers for review.
• Schedule interviews.
• Assist with the new hire on-boarding process:
• • Work with the staffing team to collect all new hire documentation.
  • Assist new hire set up.
  • Conducts orientations and assist with benefits overview.
  • Serve as a source for all inquiries during the on-boarding process.

• Process employee enrollment changes in all company benefit programs (health, dental, life insurance, disability programs, flexible spending programs, 401(K) programs etc.).
• Conducts employee changes on ADP.
• Manage the bi-weekly payroll process using multiple payroll softwares. This includes; reviewing timecards, provide the team with all updates and ensuring that all employees are paid accurately.
• Responsible for process garnishments which include child support, tax levies, student loans, etc.
• Researches, analyzes and resolves payroll related problems and questions.
• Processing of manual checks such as terminations and discrepancies.
• Assist the Human Resources Generalist in company communication with employees and supervisors using the payroll self-service portal.
• Processes request for FMLA and tracks hours.
• Accurately maintains employee files.
• Contribute to projects and deadlines, and participates as a hands-on contributor on teams and committees toward the successful completion of various HR initiatives.
• Assist the HR Director with audits, year-end census, and compliances.
• Assist employees with ECE Wellness model to incorporate and train employees in the ECE pre-service training activities.
• Summer youth onboarding and completing weekly time sheets.
• Reconciliation of bills.
• Assist the Director of HR with reports for the 5500 audit.
• Terminating employees and assisting with the exit interview.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and at least two (2) years of experience in Human Resources and knowledge of Payroll processes.

• OR

  • A High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of experience in Human Resources and knowledge of payroll processes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Proficient in ADP payroll software.
    
    Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Must be able to work independently and can work to meet deadlines.
  • Committed to achieving goals in the face of obstacles and a strong sense of urgency about solving problems.
  • Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to and training techniques to engage employees using a Wellness model.
  • Have strong documentation and organizational skills.

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  Physical Requirements:

  • Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

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  Language Requirements:

  • Ability to read, write and speak English

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  When duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and changed based upon changes to program or organization’s priorities.

HRA of New Britain, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabilities/Vets