Human Resources Associate

Incumbent will be responsible to process weekly and biweekly payrolls, assist employees with benefits, maintain employee databases, and maintain employee files. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare biweekly/weekly payroll data such as hours, PTO time, rate changes, status changes, garnishments, insurance deductions, 401K deductions, etc.
• Review electronic timesheets for completeness and accuracy and contact department supervisors for any discrepancies.
• Process biweekly/weekly payroll internally including generating checks, direct deposits, ACH file.
• Complete internal biweekly/weekly payroll reporting.
• Reconcile benefit costs and employee pre-tax deductions.
• Understand Company policies/procedures and benefit packages offered.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, cancellations, and changes per federal guidelines.
• Assist with open enrollment process.
• Maintain employee information in third party benefit supplier databases.
• Process new hire, status change, rate change, bonus and termination paperwork.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Skills & Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Effective communication skills (oral and written) required.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect associate privacy.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Technical aptitude and the ability to learn new systems, applications, and databases required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high quality work output.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands.
• 2 years multi-company in-house payroll experience.