Payroll & HR Administrator

Payroll & HR Administrator

Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Hybrid, Remote

Globe Pequot is seeking a full-time payroll and HR specialist who will work across many aspects of Human Resources. To qualify, you must have at least 3 years of recent and continuous experience running payroll for 50 employees. You must be organized, detail-oriented, communicative, able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and have the desire to learn and grow. 

Responsibilities

• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. Review timecards, wages, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies. 
• Provide information and assistance to employees and managers daily regarding all Human Resources functions. 
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns.
• Maintain an accurate account of staff attendance using the time and attendance online portal. 
• Assist in the employment process by organizing, processing, documenting, and maintaining employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions using ADP Workforce Now. 
• Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports. Maintain departmental employee record organization and accuracy within the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), in our online database.
• Assist in monthly research, evaluation, and documentation of compliance updates on a federal, state, and local level to ensure the integrity of our practices and policies.
• Assistance with and progression toward managing other Human Resources activities, such as recruitment, training and development, compensation management, and benefits administration. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

In addition to the above, candidates will have:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or Human Resources certification from SHRM or HRCI. 
• 3 years prior experience as a payroll administrator, with knowledge and experience performing other human resource functions. 
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now is preferred; 3 years using other HRIS systems such as Bamboo HR, Kronos, or Paycor is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; proficiency in Adobe DC is required. 

Core Competencies Required:

• Emotional Intelligence: Having the capacity to understand, perceive, control, and express your own emotions and the emotions of others. Must have the ability to handle all interpersonal relationships constructively and with empathy. 
• Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis of reporting of financial data.
• Organized:  Have the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and complete work in an organized and timely manner. Must maintain neat and orderly filing systems, processes, and work areas. 
• Professional & Confidential:  Poised, organized, and effective under pressure. Accept instruction, constructive criticism, and redirection in a positive manner. Be willing to discuss problems and apply integrity to daily work while exercising proper judgement with staff and colleagues, strictly adhering to confidentiality requirements. 
• Collaborative:  Understands the concept of true teamwork. Change direction or modify priorities when changes occur. Show consideration and kindness to management and staff. 
• Motivated:  Take initiative when gathering information to complete assignments and ask questions when in doubt. Develop methods for process improvement and increased participation/engagement with staff.
• Communicative:  Exemplary verbal and written communication skills - responds well to directions and asks questions to improve communication and efficiency. 
• Responsible & Accountable:  Maintain deadlines by communicating with the supervisor when delays occur. Be flexible with work hours when necessary to complete assigned work, and exhibit a good work ethic with good attendance, punctuality, and adherence to deadlines.  

About Our Company

Globe Pequot Publishing Group, Inc publishes books for the Trade under 20 imprints, including Lyons Press, Falcon Guides, Stackpole Books, Prometheus, Globe Pequot, Down East Books and Pineapple Press. Based in Essex, CT, Globe celebrates over 75 years as America’s leading specialty and regional publisher.  Our imprints have deep roots in many specialized subject areas. Crafters, hikers, fly fishers, naturalists,  American and military history buffs, home cooks and homesteaders, armchair travelers and explorers rely on GPPG to equip and inspire them with the best in specialty publishing. Publishing over 300 new titles each year, we maintain a robust backlist of 30,000 perennial titles.

Globe Pequot uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Globe Pequot is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refer to www.rowman.com/Page/HR for Globe Pequot’s Equal Employment Opportunity–Affirmative Action Policy Statement, as well as additional information relating to equal employment opportunity.