Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist

Exciting opportunity for someone who wants to join a dynamic organization in the hospitality/events industry. The HR Generalist-Payroll Specialist manages the day-to-day payroll functions, HRIS administration, and supporting various HR activities. This role ensures payroll processing and accuracy, compliance with relevant regulations, and efficient HR operations. The position is integral to maintaining positive employee relations through timely and accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS management.

Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, and Vision insurance. Health savings account, Short-term and long-term disability and 401k. Salary target is $65k-$75k

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process Payroll: Consistently and accurately process bi-weekly payroll

Timekeeping: Review and verify timesheets in the timekeeping system for completeness and accuracy.

Data Entry: Enter and manage payroll-related changes such as new hires, terminations, benefits adjustments, and tax information.

Compliance: Ensure all payroll changes are appropriately documented and approved.

Balancing and Reporting: Balance payroll, complete general ledger (GL) entries for accounting, and generate various payroll reports for management.

Issue Resolution: Research, analyze, resolve payroll discrepancies, and escalate issues as needed.

System Upgrades: Evaluate and implement updates and changes to the payroll/HRIS systems, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency.

Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate application of taxes, garnishments, child support, and other deductions.

File Maintenance: Maintain electronic employee personnel files and documentation, ensuring records are up-to-date and accurate.

Data Integrity: Conduct data integrity checks by running queries, analyzing data, and reviewing source documents.

Reporting: Prepare statistical summaries and reports on payroll, performance management, demographics, and other HR-related data.

Compliance Reports: Generate regulatory reports such as EEO-1 and 401k Census and participate in annual non-discrimination testing for benefits plans.

Process Improvements: Recommend and implement process improvements related to HRIS functionality and utilization.

Benefits Administration: Enrollment and Changes (401k): Administer employee 401k enrollment.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning benefits administration

Claims Management: Handle unemployment claims, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Supports the talent acquisition team in recruiting and selecting candidates.

Handles employment verifications and background checks for new hires and active employees.

Onboarding Management: Manage onboarding for all new hires, including I-9 forms, payroll access and setup, and HR policy review and training. Conduct new employee orientation-Coordinates all activities for new employee onboarding, including first-day orientation, employee payroll and benefits portal training, and job-specific onboarding training and activities. Provides continuous education to employees on handbook, benefits, and compliance-related issues.

Employee Relations: Assists in resolving employee relations issues at the direction of the Director of Human Resources, including counseling, conflict resolution, and enforcing policies.

Employee Training: Coordinate employee training programs, maintain training records, and support the rollout of new learning initiatives.

Team Engagement: Organize employee engagement activities, anniversary and birthday celebrations, and company-wide events to boost morale and team spirit.

Special Projects: Assist with special HR projects as required, providing additional support to the HR Director

Qualifications:

Education: An associate's degree is required; a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in HRIS and payroll processing.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and experience with payroll systems such as Paycom, Paychex, and Paylocity. Knowledge: Solid understanding of employment law, payroll regulations, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, and benefits administration. Excellent organizational skills with a solid attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and resolve issues resourcefully. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.