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Human Resources/Payroll Specialist

New Opportunities, Inc.
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026

Description

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position

35 hours per week

7:30 am to 3:30 pm

$28.85 per hours


BASIC FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL SPECIALIST :  

The Human Resources/Payroll Specialist takes a lead role in the Human Resource Department related to HRIS database administration, recordkeeping systems, policy interpretation, office processes and procedures. Conducts employee onboarding processing and maintaining employee records. Primarily responsible for processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL SPECIALIST :

  • Responsible for the operation of the HRIS database, including processing all changes and ensuring accuracy of the information.
  • Generates reports for NOI departments as requested. 
  • Processes new employee reference checks, background checks, and fingerprints.  
  • Set up and track agency training utilizing HRIS system, including new hire training, and prepare related reports as needed.
  • Process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll utilizing current HRIS/Payroll system.
  • Inputs payroll data.
  • Prepares termination letters and unemployment forms.
  • Responsible for requisitioning supplies and office equipment, scheduling repair work as necessary.
  • Process department routine invoices as assigned in a timely and accurate manner.
  • May assist the HR Generalist in preparing routine correspondence, job announcements, new hire training, offer letters and new hire paperwork, workers comp and benefits.
  • Assists HR Director with various research projects and/or special projects.  
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements

Education:

Associate’s or B.S. in Human Resources, Business preferred or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the Human Resources field, including the employment function, payroll and recordkeeping.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must have valid Connecticut Drivers' License


EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability

  

Benefits Include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching      contributions
  • Vacation Time
  • Personal Time
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay 

New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.

  

New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.

In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.

  

In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.

  

While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:

  • Energy Assistance 
  • Fatherhood Initiative
  • Employment Education and  Training
  • Child Welfare and Family  Development Services
  • Early Childhood Education   Programs
  • Elderly Services
  • Homeless Shelter and  Transitional Housing
  • Ex-Offender Programs and  Re-entry Services




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