Basic Function: The Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Specialist position assists in planning, organizing, directing and controlling all human resource programs to achieve company and employee goals. The Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Specialist supports and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. This position is responsible for employee relations, training and development, recruiting, organizational development, employee communications, and compliance. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Administers all Company policies and procedures as they relate to Human Resources.  
2. Processes biweekly payroll in accordance with company policies.
3. Assists in the performance management process from goal setting through appraisal and the performance counseling process with the hourly workforce. 
4. Advises Managers and Supervisors on employee relations issues and provides consistent and fair resolution. 
5. Maintains and ensures data integrity of the Paylocity system. Perform entries may include employee data change information, personal information, departmental changes, etc. Lead system maintenance and interface requirements, reporting, and training.
6. Coordinates Company sponsored wellness initiatives, employee activities and company events.  
7. Administers and advises employees regarding eligibility and coverage for such programs as health, dental, long and short term disability and other such personnel policies/programs.
8. Maintains benefit and 401k data and administration.
9. Assists with annual pension and 401k audits.
10. Completes and tracks annual Compliance and EEOC Reporting.
11. Track absence, prepare documentation for corrective action and notify supervisor. Monitor the return of all corrective action documents. 
12. Assist in compensation/wage planning.
13. Other projects and duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. 
• 2 - 5 years of payroll experience.
• 2 - 5 years related experience, exposure to a manufacturing environment with human resources experience.