Payroll Clerk & Recruiting Coordinator

Payroll Clerk & HR Recruiting Coordinator

Largest aluminum scrap recycler west of Mississippi. 100+ year old family owned and operated firm.

Travis Pattern and Foundry is committed to partnering with individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but who also genuinely believe in and support our company mission. Our mission guides every decision we make and shapes the way we operate, collaborate, and grow. Because of this, we place great value on welcoming team members who share our purpose and are excited to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work.

Our Mission:

For more than a century, Travis Pattern and Foundry has been a multigenerational employer in Spokane building lasting trust with our customers through a simple philosophy: show up, work hard, and deliver with a customer-first, get-it-done attitude.

We combine expansive manufacturing capabilities with agility to move quickly, respond effectively, and tackle challenges head-on. From prototype to production, our team approaches every project with a solution-driven mindset, ensuring quality results at every stage.

Our commitment extends beyond our work it's rooted in the relationships we build with our employees, customers, and community. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to strengthening those partnerships, one relationship, one project, and one generation at a time.

At Travis Pattern and Foundry, we are looking to expand our payroll/HR team. We are searching for a full-time, hourly, non-exempt payroll clerk & HR recruiting coordinator.

Payroll Duties/Responsibilities:

• Data entry of payroll & new hire information into Dayforce HRIS software
• Assembly and organizing of new hire files
• Timecard/timesheet review, clean-up and preparation for payroll processing
• Communicate with department leadership to resolve timesheet questions
• Collaborate with Dayforce managed payroll team as necessary
• Assist with report generation for points, attendance, raises, etc.
• Setup and distribution of employee pay cards (as necessary)
• Management and processing of payroll including distribution, and reissue of checks or returned ACH
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Understand and process complex union contract agreements as it pertains to payroll
• Receive and submit garnishment paperwork to Dayforce managed payroll
• Work directly with Human Resources on worker's compensation, sick leave and leaves of absence issues and payments
• Address and resolve payroll and timesheet discrepancies
• Provide support for employee inquiries related to payroll and timesheet concerns
• Filing, scanning, other clerical duties
• Other duties as assigned

New Hire Responsibilities:

• Screening, reviewing and qualifying applicants
• Conduct preliminary phone screens
• Schedule and arrange in-person interviews for Plant leadership
• Assist with and/or attend job fairs/recruiting activities
• Other duties as assigned

HR Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Provides clerical support to the HR department
• Meet with new hires, review company policies, assist with the completion of new hire paperwork
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions:

Provides backup for other payroll and HR team members during vacations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications
• Demonstrated experience to successfully work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience to successfully maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience to successfully work independently, organize own work
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills

Preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of tax law, tax rates, payroll deductions, FICA and other withholdings
• Experience with HRIS/payroll software applications: Paylocity, ADP, PayChex, Dayforce, UKG, etc.

Schedule:

M-F 8:00 am 5:00 pm with an hour lunch. Occasional overtime as required*

*( unforeseen emergencies, accelerated payroll weeks, leave of absence and vacation coverage, events, etc. )

On orientation days, orientation begins at 7:30 am. Orientation occurs every week.

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Sponsored LTD Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• PTO accrual / Paid Sick leave
• 8 - Paid holidays
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Company sponsored employee appreciation events/lunches

Travis Pattern and Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. Travis Pattern and Foundry will not discriminate in employment decisions based on protected characteristics protected by law such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetics, and veteran status. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications and merit.

Pre-employment screening: Travis Pattern is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate offered a position with Travis Pattern and Foundry will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening excluding marijuana.

Candidate will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage range: $24-28/hr, *DOE, wage range is commensurate with experience

Work site location: On-site, no remote work

1413 E Hawthorne Rd Spokane, WA 99218