What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & HR Specialist position at New Chapter?
Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont for the fifth year in a row, New Chapter is a certified B-Corp, and an Organic, Non-GMO and certified Gluten Free manufacturer of dietary supplements that places our employees and our consumers first. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble. We invite you to discover a new chapter in your career, and in your life, by considering this opportunity to join our team! We strongly encourage applications from diverse communities across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other marginalized communities.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Responsible for managing all payroll-related processing activities.
MAJOR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Payroll
- Manages the full payroll life cycle to submit accurate and timely payrolls via third party payroll vendor
- Collects, verifies, stores and reports on organizational payroll data as well as monitors the accuracy of the data and files
- Ensures mandatory & voluntary withholdings and deductions are accurately calculated and reported
- Inputs changes, which may include changes to employees or employee statuses, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information; completes all new hire setups in the system
- Leads the process for preparing year end W-2s and other related tax filings or reports
- Acts as the subject matter expert & main point of contact for employees/managers with questions about payroll policies and pay discrepancies
- Owns, executes, and maintains reporting processes for the department
Human Resources
- Assists in employee engagement and onboarding
- Assists in development and implementation of HR policies
- Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and people skills; ability to establish warm connections with employees at all levels
- Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach
- Excellent analytical skills: ability to create detailed spreadsheets, charts, and presentations
- High level attention to detail, organization, and customer service skills
- Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, preferred but not required
- 2 – 4 years payroll/human resources/business analyst experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
- Experience with HRMS/HRIS systems preferred
New Chapter is an equal opportunity employer.
