Description
Position Summary
The People Operations Specialist supports day-to-day human resources operations and full-cycle recruiting while also managing payroll processing and overseeing general company administration. This role is central to maintaining a positive employee experience and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and comfortable balancing HR, payroll, and administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
- Support full-cycle recruitment including job postings, screening, interviewing coordination, and onboarding.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.
- Assist with performance review cycles, employee relations matters, and corrective action documentation.
- Coordinate training, compliance programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
Payroll Administration
- Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain payroll records, timekeeping data, and employee pay changes.
- Audit for accuracy.
- Manage payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and reimbursements.
- Collaborate with Finance on payroll reporting, tax filings, and year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s).
- Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll questions.
Administrative Management
- Manage all company travel.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 2–5 years of HR experience; payroll processing experience.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, etc.).
- Strong understanding of employment laws and payroll regulations.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.