HR/Payroll Assistant

Payroll/HR Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll/HR Administrative Assistant to support a busy Human Resources team. This role is ideal for someone with payroll processing and HR administrative experience who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and supporting employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll administration for approximately 250 employees across multiple locations and pay groups, while also providing support with benefits, HR records, reporting, and general administrative functions.

What You'll Do

Payroll

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Enter and audit hours, earnings, deductions, and payroll transactions
• Maintain employee tax and direct deposit information
• Review timecards and payroll data for accuracy
• Process payroll corrections and resolve payroll-related issues
• Complete payroll funding and general ledger reporting
• Assist with year-end payroll activities
• Support payroll-related reporting and special projects
• Develop expertise in Workday Payroll

Benefits & HR Administration

• Process employee benefit changes, additions, and deletions
• Track benefit invoices and retroactive payments
• Respond to employee questions and assist with issue resolution
• Support FMLA and state leave tracking
• Enter new-hire, job, and compensation information into Workday
• Maintain confidential personnel and benefits records
• Process HR invoices and assist with HR administrative projects
• Support employee communications and HR programs

Reporting & Data

• Prepare regulatory and HR reports
• Maintain payroll and workforce tracking reports
• Prepare attendance, absenteeism, and workforce reports
• Create ad-hoc reports using multiple data sources
• Ensure information is accurate, complete, and maintained confidentially

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous payroll processing experience required
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS required
• Previous HR administrative experience preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred
• Experience with multi-state payroll preferred
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

Why You'll Be Successful

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers and employee information, catches details others may miss, takes ownership of their work, and can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced HR environment. If you have payroll and HR experience and are looking for an opportunity to expand your skills in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you! HOUSE32