Summary (Position Description): Payroll Administrator will work in the human resources department with their main responsibility being to process the weekly payroll, maintain employee files and uniform program as well as help with employee recruitment, issues and moral. As part of their role, they will serve as a contact between the HR department and the rest of the organization. This position is also responsible for maintaining the HRIS system in regard to payroll, assisting with tine and labor, performance review process, recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, and general HR/office duties.

Reports To: HR Manager

Duties & Tasks:

• Prepare and process weekly payrolls while maintaining detailed payroll and timekeeping records (absences, bonus, leaves, etc.).
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, interviewing, performing reference checks and issuing offer letters.
• Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees and oversee their onboarding process within HRIS.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc.).
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain HRIS system and compile internal management reports as needed.
• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Oversee Employee Uniform Program
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Help Coordinate the wellness program.
• Coordinate HR projects (Wellness, meetings, training, surveys etc.) with rest of team.
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships and build morale and retention.
• Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practice.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by management.

Who We Are:

Bitzer Us Inc. is a leading manufacturer of key components used in commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. These key components include compressors, pressure vessels such as condensers and evaporators, compressor packages, and condensing units. Other products include waste heat-to-power equipment that converts excess heat to low-cost electricity.

You partner with others to get work done while gaining insight into customers' needs and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. You create Raving Fans. You set objectives aligning with organization and prioritize accordingly.

Conveniently located in Flowery Branch, Georgia 5 minutes off I-985 The Company is wholly owned by Bitzer SE (located in Germany), the Company is a private company and serves as Bitzer SE’s flagship North American subsidiary. On a global basis, Bitzer SE has 3,900 employees at 72 sites in 38 countries, including 20 production facilities.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Strong HRIS and payroll system experience especially with the Paylocity payroll system.
• Exposure to Labor Law and employment equity regulations.
• Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in conflict management and understanding of employee relationship.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Human Resources (or related field) or experience in lieu of education.
• 4 years of experience Payroll experience (Paylocity system a plus)
• At least 1 year experience as an HR Assistant (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collectively with others within the organization.

Work Environment:

• This job is performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)
• Dental Insurance
• Company paid Vision Insurance, $50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and 5 Paid Personal Days
• Education Reimbursement (must be approved by manager)
• 401(k) Plan where it matches dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of compensation; 100% vested immediately.
• Company Discretionary Profit-Sharing Contribution (has averaged 15% of compensation per year for the past 6 years; based on the profitability of the Company; 100% vested after 6 years on a graded scale)

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties requested by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This Job Description does not imply an employment contract. BITZER US is an at-will employer.

BITZER US is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person