SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position provides administrative support to the HR manager in HR functions including but not limited to; maintaining employee databases; bi-weekly payroll processing; maintenance of training database; onboarding processess; benefits processing; filing of records.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a bi-weekly payroll system which includes inputting all payroll changes, issuing manual checks as needed, insuring time card and PTO request accuracy, and generating all necessary reports. 
• Assists new employees with training in various programs as needed. 
• Manages the new hire process, which includes but is not limited to, pre-employment screening, new hire paperwork, new hire orientation, and benefit enrollment.
• Maintains personnel records and verifies employment requests. 
• Reviews and processes deposits for 403b matches & contributions, charity and benefit contributions, and HSA contributions as necessary.
• Updates and maintains various spreadsheets including, but not limited to, training tracking, turnover, exit interviews, anniversaries, new hires, etc., and provides reports as needed to Managers. 
• Orders all necessary supplies for the HR dept.
• Assists HR Director with annual benefit enrollment. 
• Is a member of and champions the company Wellness Program along with the HR Director.
• Leads and/or participates in the execution of various company events such as wellness day, flu shots, book fairs, etc.  
• Answers employee inquiries and concerns in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains HR files and records according to the HR processes and procedures and federal and state guidelines.
• Assists HR Director with overall operation of the HR department. 
• Maintains confidentiality, ethics and integrity of issues promoting trust and resolution.
• Maintains confidentiality of all HR related information.
• Performs other duties and/or tasks as assigned by the HR Manager as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business preferred

Experience Required: 

• If no degree,  2-4 years of prior HR experience required, including processing of payroll. 

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge gained through prior employment or education of employment law and practices, eg. FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.,
• Knowledge of payroll processing and practices, as well as local, state, and federal guidelines surrounding payroll processing.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of HRIS and Payroll processing systems.  
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems, Adobe, and benefit vendor systems.  

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision required.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a busy enviroment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information.
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and local/state/federal regulations.
• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a busy environment.
• Exhibit extraoardinary discretion, confidentiality, and flexibility.