Payroll/Benefits Specialist Jobs

Position title: Payroll/Benefit Specialist

Department: HR Manager: HR Manager

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Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

· HRCI or SHRM certification preferred

· Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Previous Work Experience:

· Two years’ related experience, preferably in a manufacturing operation

· Must have experience with payroll systems

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time or more.
• Must be able to operate a computer 50% of the time or more.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for all aspects of employee data, including HRIS and bi-weekly payroll processing

· Upload and review timecards daily to ensure no missing punches/hours

· Ensure that timecards at payroll date are complete and correct

· Review and process any expenses, time, pay, position, or department changes in GSS and payroll system

· Minimize mistakes and correct errors as soon as recognized

· Manage time reporting, payroll issues, and temp-to-perm conversion with temp agencies

· Answer employee questions about time, pay, or payroll system

· Maintain accurate employee records concerning all personnel-related data

· Ensure timeliness and accuracy of digital onboarding in payroll system for new employees

· Manage/Monitor Temp Hours and Performance to ensure they are brought on to payroll correctly

· Enter new employees in payroll and GSS as appropriate

2. Manage benefits and open enrollment

· Responsible for all aspects of employee medical, dental, and vision benefit program, including: vendor management, employee communication, open enrollment, new hire enrollment, billing, payroll entries, and program evaluation and updates

· Inform employees about benefits, benefit changes, and assist with questions about benefits

· Review benefit billing and compare to employee list to ensure billing is correct (monthly)

· Administer and track FMLA and Leaves of Absence to ensure compliance and correctness

· Participate in Benefit evaluation and decision-making regarding benefit changes or updates

· Ensure COBRA is processed expediently and correctly for terminated employees

3. Assist with other day-to-day HR activities as needed; which could include:

· Administer and track performance reviews

· Assist employees with Employee Guidebook questions

· Assist with Quality training initiatives

· Assist with planning and organizing wellness and morale on-site and off-site events (Health Fairs, employee parties)

· Work with team to evaluate and improve HR processes

· Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work well and collaborate with others

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

· Must be self-driven with an ability to start and complete projects independently or within agroup

· Must maintain confidentiality on HR related issues

· Must maintain compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment law regulations

Leadership Competency Expectations:

·Consistently demonstrate and hold team members accountable to The Roberds’ Way values.

• Listening Actively— Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others— Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others in a respectful manner.
• Coaching and Developing Others— Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Leading by Example– Displaying reliability, holding oneself accountable for one’s actions, remaining open to listening to alternative viewpoints, maintaining a growth mindset and behavior.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships— Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

Demonstrated Competencies:

· Strong computer skills and experience with various software programs including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

· Excellent attention to detail

· Familiarity with and adherence to laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to human resources

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person