Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Scope of Job: The Payroll Administrator & Human Resources Assistant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely weekly payroll processing while providing administrative support to the Human Resources department. This role maintains employee records, assists with Human Resources functions and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the Payroll and Human Resources related responsibilities. Exposure to complex tasks within the job function.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process and reconciles weekly payroll for hourly and salary employees according to Company policies to be compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Review and verify hours worked, overtime, time off requests, deductions, and pay adjustments are accurate for payroll processing.
• Process garnishments and/or child support orders according to legal and state requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll funding and reporting.
• Research, review, and resolve issues, discrepancies related to time and attendance, payroll, and/or human resources records.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll.
• Maintain accurate and confidential human resources and payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable company policies, employment and/or wage and hour laws.
• Documents and recommends updates to payroll and human resources procedures and processes.
• Creates and/or prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and analyses that include payroll and human resources related summaries, such as employee data, hours worked, earnings, tax deductions, Federal and State Leave, and non-taxable wages.
• Ensures accurate and timely notifications to Users regarding changes or modifications as they pertain to the payroll and/or human resources processes.
• Responds to and resolves employee or human resources inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate degree in Human Resources, Accounting or related field preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of Payroll and Human Resources experience. Prior experience with Human Resources administration or generalist support preferred. Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Competencies : Payroll Administration, Payroll Reconciliation, Payroll Tax Compliance, Timekeeping/Time Sheets, Timesheet Auditing, Tax Adjustments, Payroll Software, Direct Deposit Administration, Garnishments and Levies, Inquiry Research/Response, Paid time off tracking, HR Policy Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality Compliance, Detail Oriented, Strong Communication Skills, Team Oriented, Organizational Skills, Integrity, Problem Solving, Issue Resolution, Accountability, Work Quality, Time Management, and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements: Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.