Description

Purpose and Scope 

The Payroll and Benefits Clerk will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping us to plan and administer important functions with the HR Department such as efficiently administering our payroll processing and benefits administration and assisting with recruitment and employee training and development. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Perform bi-weekly payroll processing, including processing updates to employee pay files, processing bonus/incentive pay, tracking vacation/sick pay, inputting exceptions, time clock administration, and benefit changes. 
• Explain and provide information on employee benefits, programs, and education.
• Maintain complete and accurate employee records and paperwork. 
• Answer employee questions and address employee concerns; including employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.
• Organize and manage new employee orientation, on-boarding, and coordinate with QA on training programs. 
• Assist with both the Safety Committee and Culture Committee for on-site and remote employees. 
• Assist with Recruiting efforts including (but not limited to) resume review, onboarding completion, and administrative recruiting functions. 
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Human Resources or payroll experience preferred 
• Must have high initiative, integrity, strong work ethic, and strong analytical skills.
• Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Excellent computer skills, Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of employment laws and best practices preferred.