Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

The Human Resources & Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing daily human resources operations, processing payroll, handling accounts payable, coordinating new-hire onboarding, and administering employee benefits. This position ensures accurate payroll processing, compliance with company policies, and a positive employee experience from hiring through employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process biweekly or weekly payroll accurately and on time, including reviewing employee hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.

• Maintain accurate employee records, payroll information, and personnel files.

• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including completing employment paperwork, verifying employment eligibility, conducting orientations, and ensuring new employees receive necessary training and company information.

• Manage employee benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and other company-sponsored plans.

• Assist employees with insurance enrollment, changes, questions, and benefits-related concerns.

• Administer the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, including employee enrollment, contribution changes, and coordination with plan providers.

• Handle accounts payable duties, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, obtaining approvals, processing payments, and maintaining accurate payment records.

• Reconcile payroll and benefit deductions and assist with financial and payroll reporting.

• Maintain compliance with applicable employment, payroll, tax, and benefits regulations.

• Assist with employee relations, attendance tracking, company policies, and general HR inquiries.

• Coordinate employee changes, including promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, and terminations.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and financial information.

• Assist management with HR reports, audits, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in human resources, payroll, accounts payable, or a related administrative role.

• Knowledge of payroll processing, employee benefits, and basic accounting principles.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience with payroll and HRIS software preferred.

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.