Job Description
Strongpoint Partners, a leading tech-enabled financial services retirement platform backed by Shore Capital Partners (SCP), is looking for an internally-facing, HR Operations & Payroll Associate to join our Human Resources team. The HR Operations & Payroll Associate will process payrolls, maintain employee records, develop and maintain payroll reporting, reconcile employee deposits, process compensation accounting, coordinate payroll tax set up, and assist the Human Resources and Finance teams with payroll and HRIS related tasks.
Strongpoint Partners provides third-party administration of retirement plans and outsourced HR and payroll solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Strongpoint offers an integrated software platform for retirement planning and payroll, and is pursuing a growth strategy that includes add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Our culture is defined by teamwork, integrity, innovation, a growth mindset, and a passion for providing great service to our clients. With brands such as HowardSimon, Jocelyn, Retirement Strategies Group, we are building a winning team with a family spirit, and helping to secure our customers’ financial futures, from hire through retire.
Role & Responsibilities
Payroll Processing, Reporting, & Audit:
Enter, maintain, and process information in multiple payroll systems
Ensure accurate processing of payroll
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies highlighted by Finance, HR, or Leadership
Audit timecards according to policies and procedures
Audit benefits enrollment deductions and process changes from file feeds
Maintain data accuracy with insurance portals and monitor for errors
Develop and update payroll policies and procedures in partnership with VP, Human Resources
Complete payroll-related tasks with the Human Resources and Finance teams
Maintain compliance with payroll tax reporting-withholding and unemployment
Register new entity jurisdiction with appropriate taxing authorities
Partner with Accounting to ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts
Reconcile payroll liability accounts
Oversee external audits of payroll
HRIS Management & Reporting:
Build, maintain, and fulfill on payroll / HRIS reporting needs
Maintain data integrity and ensures accuracy of information stored in HRIS
Coordinate system changes and enhancements
Payroll & HRIS Integrations:
Execute yearly payroll/HRIS integrations of newly acquired companies, and partner with broader HR team to ensure proper change management
Requirements
Hybrid schedule!
Full cycle payroll processing knowledge
Strong attention to detail and high focus on accuracy
High integrity and discretion to ensure confidentiality
Proficient in technology and MS Office, with the ability to learn new systems
Awareness of payroll and HRIS best practices
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient in compensation accounting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to act with integrity, be proactive with client needs, seek to continuously improve service, constantly focus on professional growth and work collaboratively with the entire team
Education and Experience:
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience
5+ years in-house payroll processing experience
Base knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
Why work at Strongpoint?
Competitive Benefits
Medical/dental/vision benefits – Start on day one! Several different plans to choose from including a $0 premium plan for employee-only
FSA/HSA (with employer match for HSA plan)
401(k) contribution match
Company paid disability & life insurance
Vacation: Starts at 3 weeks/year, accrual basis (allotment increases with tenure)
Sick time: 10 days up front, no carryover
10 company paid holidays (8 scheduled and 2 floating)
Learning & Development Opportunities
Professional development and continuing education allowances
Culture of development and the internal tools to enable our employees to do their best work
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