HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is a leading service provider for plated coatings. We serve a diversified customer base including aerospace, medical, large equipment and more. In business since 1918, we are seeking long-term employees to join our team. Conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton. Hohman Plating offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Life, 401K match, Bonus and more.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist supports day-to-day human resources operations with a strong focus on payroll processing and benefit administration. This role assists all employees with payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and HR administrative needs while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review and audit timecards, including overtime, PTO, holidays, and shift differentials.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

HR Administration

• Serve as a point of contact for employees' questions related to payroll, benefits and policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Support onboarding by completing new-hire paperwork and system entries.
• Process employee status changes, transfers, and terminations.
• Prepare Human Resources and payroll reports as needed.
• Apply policies consistently and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support audits and recordkeeping requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Leave Support

• Resource for employees with benefit enrollment, payroll deductions, and questions.
• Support administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, workers' compensation, and return-to-work tracking.
• Coordinate benefits and leave information with payroll to ensure accurate pay.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of HR or payroll experience; manufacturing or hourly workforce experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, timekeeping, and wage and hour regulations.
• Working knowledge of supporting benefits administration preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems (Paycor preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Although majority of time duties are performed in office environment, while performing some of the duties of this role, the employee may be exposed to dangerous chemicals, including exposure to fumes or airborne particles below OSHA permissible limits. Exposure to high heat and humid conditions while in plant areas. Employee may be exposed to loud sounds, below the OSHA permissible limits while in plant areas.

Hohman Plating, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.