Payroll And Hris Specialist

Description
Are you ready to elevate your career and transition your payroll experience into a rewarding Payroll and HRIS Specialist. Comstock, a pioneer in crafting sustainable, mixed-use communities, is excited to invite you to join our esteemed team. Renowned for our commitment to innovation, work/life balance, and comprehensive benefits, we offer a workplace that champions your professional growth. Nestled in a supportive and easily accessible location, our award-winning workplace is an ideal setting for your career aspirations.
We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual who not only brings a strong payroll background but is also a stellar communicator, adept problem solver, and possesses adaptability and flexibility. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing the employee experience within our diverse and vibrant community. If you have minimal/no payroll experience, please do not pass up applying for this opportunity if you have significant transferrable skills from HRIS and/or analyst related roles. If you're enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking organization that values your unique skills, apply now and be part of our journey to create extraordinary places for people to live, work, and play. Your next adventure awaits at Comstock! #careerssponsor
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
Oversee the complete payroll process using UKG for all employees.
Generate crucial financial reports and reconcile payroll accounts monthly.
Maintain meticulous records for new hires, terminations, and changes to employee details.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Provide responsive support for employee inquiries related to payroll.
Benefits and Total Rewards
Assist in the design implementation, and management of competitive benefit and compensation programs.
Ensure seamless benefits administration including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Oversee benefits enrollment, changes, and COBRA administration, coordinating with payroll.
Perform regular audits of benefits and payroll, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Spearhead our Wellness Program, creating events that promote employee health.
HR Operations and Compliance
Support the Talent Acquisition team with candidate screening and hiring processes.
Lead new hire orientations and manage the onboarding process.
Direct our Rewards and Recognition Program, fostering a culture of appreciation.
Drive the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Stay ahead of HR trends and legal requirements to ensure full compliance.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A minimum of 2-5 years of payroll processing and HR experience and deep knowledge, eager to transition into a broader HR role.
Alternatively, if you have minimal/no payroll experience but have at least 1 year of HRIS (management, UAT, configuration, implementation, etc.) and/or analyst related experience, have intermediate excel experience (v-lookup, pivot tables, if/then statements), and have a learning mindset and exceptional critical thinking skills, we invite you to apply.
BA/BS degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
Proficient in HRIS and payroll systems, showcasing a strong aptitude for technology and data management.
Experienced with UKGPro and semimonthly payroll, particularly with commissioned employees, is a notable advantage.
Demonstrates a proactive ability to learn and grow, coupled with adaptability and flexibility in various HR functions.
Possesses strong process management and detail orientation skills, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Exhibits accountability and collaboration within the HR team, fostering a cohesive working environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders, including senior team members, executives, and vendors.
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enabling adept handling of complex HR-related inquiries.
Benefits
Why Comstock?
Our innovation and dedication to work/life balance have earned us numerous workplace awards.
We offer a work environment that is both collaborative and respectful.
Our community-focused approach positions us as a highly regarded employer in the industry.
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
- Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance
Career Development
- Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
- Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth
Employee Perks (to name a few):
- Housing Discount
- Commuter Benefits
- Free Parking and EV charging
- Parental Leave Program
- Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration
Explore more perks and possibilities here for growing your career with Comstock Companies! Discover what sets us apart!
About Comstock Companies
Comstock Holding Companies®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI) is a diversified real estate organization with a 30+ year history of investing in, developing, acquiring, owning and operating virtually all types of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate, while providing supply-chain and management services to institutional investors, lenders, owners and municipalities with interests in real estate.
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. is a developer, operator, and asset manager of mixed-use and transit-oriented development properties in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, where we focus primarily on select high-growth urban and transitioning "sub-urban" markets.
We invest capital for our own account and on behalf of our asset management clients and institutional real estate investors seeking above average risk adjusted returns. Our asset management clients include private and institutional owners and investors in commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate properties and various governmental bodies that have a vested interest in leveraging the potential of public-private partnerships.