Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently, providing exceptional support regarding payroll and benefit-related inquiries and supporting human resources operations to ensure the organization runs smoothly. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are some of the duties that may be assigned and may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbents may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties:

· Responsible for processing payroll efficiently, collaborating with various departments throughout the company, and providing exceptional support to team members with payroll-related inquiries.

· Prepare a variety of payroll reports and distribute to leadership as needed.

· Assist in setting up workflows and processes to automate the HRM system to utilize to the fullest.

· Prepare verification of employment, initial unemployment responses and garnishments.

· Liaison with payroll vendor for tax filings, setting up new states, updating UI rates, etc.

· Payroll processing requires the utilization and knowledge of the payroll system to accurately process payrolls for all employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

· Processing of commissions for eligible employees, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely payments.

· Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations.

· Maintains accurate payroll records.

· Research, analyze, and administer healthcare plans and wellness programs (including but not limited to medical and dental benefits to disability and family leave).

· Assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement program

· Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments and audit against payroll data.

· Recruitment.

· Onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, background checks, and exit interviews

· Troubleshoot systems to ensure integrations with third party vendors are working smoothly and accurately.

· Assist with the open enrollment process by setting up deductions and testing.

· Assist in advising employees, answering questions, and enrolling staff in benefit programs.

· Process various paperwork, especially regarding disability, FMLA absences, and employee life status changes.

· Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.

· Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.

· Audit time sheets showing employees' arrival and departure times.

· Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits, such as pension plans, and unemployment and medical insurance.

· Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans.

· Train employees on the organization’s payroll system.

· Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.

· Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.

· Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them to appropriate departments.

· Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.

Type and Scope of Supervisory Responsibilities:

· This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Strong analytical and organizational skills.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Work Experience Required for this Job: 

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred.

· 5-7 years of experience in payroll processing and HR administration.

· Solid understanding of payroll tax laws and general employment regulations.

· Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paylocity).

Attendance Requirements:

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

· This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

· Core business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but the employees’ schedules are at the discretion of the supervisor and dependent on the needs of the business.

Travel:

· Travel is limited if at all.

Physical Abilities Required for this Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job this individual is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, talk, hear, use their hands and fingers (manual dexterity), use a telephone, and occasionally lift and /or move up to fifteen pounds. 

· Specific vision abilities required by this position include, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Abilities Required for this Job:

· The ability to solve problems, make decisions, supervise others, interpret data, organize information, written and oral communication and read/write.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.