Payroll & Hr Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll/HR Coordinator will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This position will also be responsible for Human Resources specific duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour payroll laws and best practices.

• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with all internal and external Human Resources related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees' records.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, scheduling interviews and pre-employment screenings.
• Assist with Performance Management processes.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, Human Resources events and maintain agendas.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars when necessary.
• Perform New Hire Orientations and update records of new staff.
• Produce and submit reports on Human Resources Metrics.
• Assist with Human Resources projects.
• Support other assigned functions.
• Keep up to date with the latest Human Resources trends and best practices.
• Understanding of Employment Laws to ensure compliance
• Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Problem Solving - uses logic and methods to help solve problems.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, garnishments, and payroll taxes.
• Communication Skills - clear written and verbal instructions and notes are essential.
• Must have great organizational skills and the ability to prioritize duties to ensure on time completion of each task.
• Working Knowledge - must develop the knowledge of our staffing needs.
• Must be skilled in MS Office Suite with strong Excel skills
• Must be experienced in HRIS software
• Must be familiar with ERP & Payroll software
• Must be proficient at data entry and record keeping
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Must be able to make logical decisions that are unbiased, and fact based.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• The employee will be primarily in an office environment but will be required to be in a field setting 10% of the time
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting