Job Description
Job Summary: The HR Generalist - Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and processing payroll, maintaining the HRIS, and administering employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, addresses employee inquiries, and supports HR initiatives. The position reports directly to the HR Manager, collaborating closely to enhance HR processes and employee satisfaction. A successful candidate for this role possesses a strong customer service orientation, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of various payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administers payroll activities for over 200 employees.
- Audits and processes payroll documents, including employee data for new hires, changes, and additional earnings, in the HRIS.
- Manages 401k contributions, audits, and other employee requests.
- Processes employee Time & Attendance data, reconciles variances, and approves and releases time in time-keeping system.
- Provides reports and data analysis from the company HRIS as requested.
- Reviews invoices, ensures timely payment, and submits payroll accrual and general ledger reconciliation.
- Administers benefits, including FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD and Workers’ Compensation accurately and promptly.
- Addresses employee questions regarding benefits, paychecks, taxes, and other deductions in a timely manner.
- Implements HR improvement solutions related to HRIS system.
- Provides employee relations support to all staff.
- Assists the HR Manager with new hire onboarding, terminations, benefits administration, and other HR functions.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with production supervisors, working cooperatively with managers, the HR Manager, vendors, and others to resolve employee questions and issues.
- Collaborates with the HR Manager on initiatives related to employee engagement and events.
- Maintains a general understanding of compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements governing functional tasks and activities.
- Perform other HR/Payroll related duties as assigned.