Hr Assistant/Payroll Clerk

The Human Resources Assistant functions as a support person to the Director of Operations. This position focuses on payroll, human resources, and general office administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Process Bi-Weekly Payroll

•Review employee timesheets and coordinate leaves of absence.

•Coordinate with Finance about changes in payroll (e.g., terminations, new hires)

•Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g., annual bonuses, severance pay, shareholder payments)

•Update data with salary or wage adjustments, and employee movements

•Assist in the execution, coordination, and compliance of orientations, new hire packets, and the onboarding process.

•Coordinating reference checks, background checks, and drug screens, as necessary.

•Coordinate offers, training and start dates for new hires.

•Performs benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, invoices payment processing and communicating benefits information to employees.

•Conducts Benefit Orientations and 401K orientations.

•Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance.

•Actively participates in and assists with tracking of Unemployment Claims and reporting.

•Coordinates and assists with TWC, EEOC, FLSA, ERISA, and all other reporting requirements while staying up to date with laws and regulations.

•Assists management with employee relations issues, specifically answering HR-related questions and interpretations.

•Implementation and updates of policies & procedures in accordance with The Bassett Firm’s mission and core values

•Invoice review and Expense reports for Director of Operations

•Completes special projects by setting timelines & schedules, conducting research, and developing & organizing information.

•Fulfills administrative functions for the Director of Operations and The Firm including filing, answering phones, checking the mail, processing checks, general housekeeping, and other clerical duties.

•Serves as back-up to the Office Administrative Assistant

•All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•A desire to work in Human Resources and contribute to the overall wellbeing of The Firm and its employees.

•Knowledge of basic payroll practices, procedures, and laws regarding deductions, taxes, garnishments, and workers compensation.

•Knowledge of FLSA rules and regulations.

•Knowledge of mathematics, grammar, and ability to comprehend basic instruction.

•Ability to work with constant interruption.

•Ability to generate and interpret computer reports.

•Ability to effectively deal with multiple priorities, functions and activities required.

•Ability to take on multiple tasks at once while maintaining impressive performance, consistency, and integrity.

•Ability to work independently, within a team environment, and under pressure.

•Ability to build and maintain relationships, internally and externally.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, and ever-changing environment.

•Strong mindfulness, highly organized, flexible, and adaptable to change.

•Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

•Highly organized with excellent time management skills

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Maintain confidentiality and integrity of employee & company information.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 100% on-site

•Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

•GED or Highschool diploma required. A degree/certification a PLUS.

•Previous HR/Payroll experience a PLUS.

•Previous experience with Paylocity, Net Documents, & Orion a PLUS.

•Previous law firm experience a PLUS.