Hr Assistant

About Rugs USA:

Since launching in 1998, Rugs USA has established itself as a leading innovative online destination for an extensive variety of high-quality, on-trend area rugs at prices customers won’t find anywhere else. Passionate about the impact that the perfect rug brings to a space, we foster close relationships with the designers, artisans, and factories who make our goods, giving us the ability to simplify our business model and deliver exceptional pricing and a vast assortment of styles. By guiding our customers through the rug buying process and offering a curated selection of complementary lighting and accessories, we’ve become our customers’ ultimate secret weapon in bringing their vision of home to life - at any budget.

Job Summary:

Rugs USA is seeking a Human Resource Assistant, Payroll at our Stockton, CA distribution center.

This position will have both administrative and payroll responsibilities. Activities include administering important payroll functions including preparing and maintaining accurate and timely payroll records and reports for weekly payroll, including validating and correcting all time entries, entering approved time off, supporting all onboarding and off-boarding activities, and performing duties to support hiring and maintaining employee files.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely payroll records and reports for weekly payroll, including validating/correcting all time entries in timekeeping system and enters approved time off in the timekeeping record systems along with HRIS.
• Conducts timecard reviews and approves submission of payroll.
• Enters new employees to time clock and reports any punch issues.
• Provide timekeeping support to on-site Temp agency liaison.
• Provides support to Payroll Manager and other HR team members.
• Facilitates state mandated employee training.
• Enter new hire paperwork into HRIS.
• Works closely with HR team to ensure new hire and employee separation information is processed in a timely manner.
• Provides support to enterprise-wide HR initiatives.
• Respond to all employee inquiries regarding policies and benefits programs.

Required Qualifications:

• GED or high school diploma required, pursuant in an HR related degree or certificate program preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR and Payroll functions.
• HRIS experience required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, production or big box/wholesale retail environment preferred.
• Fluent in verbal and written English and Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

General Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional demeanor.
• Commitment to quality work, customer service, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Resourceful and able to work independently with good judgment and initiative.