What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Saisystems Health?
About the Role
We are looking for an entry-level HR Generalist with 1–2 years of HR experience, including hands-on exposure to US payroll process. This role supports day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, benefits coordination, employee relations, and accurate payroll process. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn US HR compliance and multi-state payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support new hire onboarding and orientation
- Complete I-9 verification and ensure proper documentation
- Set up employees in HRIS and payroll systems
2. Payroll Process (US)
- Collect, verify, and enter payroll inputs:
- Timesheets, PTO/leave, overtime
- New hire and termination updates
- Benefit deductions
- Resolve payroll queries from employees
3. HR Operations & Employee Records
- Maintain employee files and ensure HRIS accuracy
- Prepare HR letters (employment verification, offer, confirmation)
- Track attendance, PTO, and leave balances
- Support data entry and reporting
4. Benefits & Leave Coordination
- Assist employees with benefit enrollments and changes
- Coordinate with insurance providers for new enrollments/terminations
- Track employee leaves (PTO, sick leave, FMLA eligibility, state leaves)
5. Compliance Support
- Assist in maintaining compliance with federal and state laws
- Support audits and maintain required HR documentation
- Ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 1–2 years of US HR operations experience
- Basic understanding of US payroll processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy (especially for payroll work)
- Good communication and organizational skills