Payroll and Human Resources Specialist

We are Proud to Offer:

• Competitive pay with earned bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of insurance options that fit your needs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off Program after 90 days plus Paid Holiday Time upon hire.

Primary Responsibilities: 

•  Manages timesheet data and payroll information.
•  Processes bi-weekly payroll by the issuance of pay cards or direct deposits to bank accounts including managing employee data.
•  Updates payroll records, changes in wages, exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, job titles and department transfers.
•  Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and nontaxable wages and reconciles biweekly.
•  Balances and reconciles the payroll taxable wages by resolving payroll discrepancies.
•  Assists in ensuring accuracy of payroll and tax documents (W-2’s).
•  Processes daily attendance records from call-off line including oversight of company and department work schedules. Assist supervisors and managers with schedules as needed/training.
•  Maintains accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions within the HRIS
•  Monitors PTO - paid/unpaid leaves.
• Resolves payroll issues regarding employee compensation and answers employee questions concerning payroll.
• Participates in payroll audits, internal and external.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operation by keeping information confidential.
• Tracks warnings/citations.
• Prepares routine and non-routine reports for the accounting and operational departments
• Oversees workplace injury program including reporting of work injuries by employees/managers, reporting to Workers Compensation third party administrator and maintaining file documentation. Ensures workplace injury program is followed and employees receive appropriate care. Responsible for sending completed injury and near miss reports to the company Safety Coordinator and completing any accident investigations as needed. Ensures employees with workplace injury related restrictions are placed on light duty work within the company whenever possible. 
• Completes accident and injury related drug testing in house for all applicable Avon location accidents and injuries within 24 hours of injury (same day whenever possible). Ensures accident and injury related drug testing is completed at outlying farms or via care facility if needed. 
• Completes OSHA 300 and 301 Log (UKG)
• Oversees Unemployment Compensation claims for laid off, terminated, and seasonal workers.
• Safety - All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. Communicate safety issues to your supervisor immediately. Share ideas to improve safety. Engage, and participate in all proactive safety training.
• Accountability - Understand the requirement to meet all timelines and expectations with a positive attitude. Engage with upper management and other staff members to develop a positive culture of accountability.
• GGOB – Engage in all department and company huddles by actively listening to all information communicated. Interject ideas and questions during the huddles or workday regarding financial status and strategic direction of the department/company. Participate in efforts to develop a positive workplace culture and be actively engaged in your work.
• Brand Harmony – Learn, understand, and live our brand with all internal and external customer interactions. Use core values every day.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Assists HR Supervisor and Senior Accountant as directed 
• Key individual in annual seasonal returning orientation.
•  As needed administers drug tests, notifies management as needed, and maintains records
•  As needed schedules local orientations and assists with seasonal staff flow.
•  Prepares annual & bi-annual employee evaluation forms
•  Prepares seasonal new hire/ return to work forms
•  Assist with enrollment/termination of employee benefits and employment status in HRIS
• Reviews/processes employee benefit invoices and monthly reconciliation of enrollments: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group and Voluntary Life/ADD.
•  Assist with annual compliance(s).
•  All other duties as assigned.
•  Assistance with employee walk-in HR/Payroll questions
•  Assistance with government postings

Required skills/knowledge:

• Intermediate-Advanced experience with UKG payroll and time management or similar
• 2 years experience in HR and/or Payroll
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Multi-State Payroll
• Excellent communication / customer service skills.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish Basic Skills required

Work Schedule:

              Approximately 2100 hours per year

              40 hours per week , 45 hours per week January-April

Pay range starting at $27 an hour based on experience

Salary : $27