Job Description
We are assisting our client in hiring a Human Resources Assistant - Payroll & Employee Relations in Plymouth, MN . This position is responsible for supporting both the Payroll and Employee Relations teams by performing a variety of tasks associated with processing payroll as well as producing accurate and timely maintenance of employee records.
CONTRACT TO HIRE
HYBRID (3 DAYS IN OFFICE, 2 DAYS REMOTE)
FIRST MONTH 100% ONSITE FOR TRAINING
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Provide excellent customer service for our employees and others.
- Assist with various projects as instructed including data validation audits.
- Assist with and complete projects as directed by management in a timely manner.
- Maintain and file employee records for areas of responsibility.
- Back-up for direct Manager and Supervisor during their absences as well as others within the
- department as needed.
- Maintain and implement procedures for areas of responsibility.
PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in timely and accurate payroll processing for complex multi-state company.
- Track and enter payroll exceptions and review for accuracy prior to submission.
- Thoroughly review timecards for errors and other incorrect entries during and throughout the pay
- period.
- Process post-payroll activities timeline and as soon as possible following payroll completion.
- Provide support to the field regarding payroll questions, timecards, tax questions (lived-in/worked-in tax issues).
- Audit payroll and time information for accuracy at least once per week.
- Prepare co-efficient overtime calculations.
- Administer and file term notices for garnishment process.
- Organize, scan, and/or file payroll records and reports as applicable.
- Process personnel information changes as necessary (example: change of address, direct deposit, withholding changes).
- Complete weekly roster review timely with thorough tracking of changes and responses.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with manager.
- Train managers and employees on how to use timecards and other features of the payroll system.
- Audit carrier file feeds for accuracy and errors.
- Research incorrect items through to correction.
- Follow up on blocked HSA accounts.
- Social security number verification process.
- 401k unclaimed checks review and follow up.
- Support other benefit audit and review processes.
- Prepare taxable fringe benefits information for payroll processing.
- Filing of promotion offer letters.
- Maintain payroll and time employee records.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and gather employee information for applicable promotion inquiries for review.
- Research and gather employee information for rehire inquiries for review.
- Gather and process requests for employee documents and records for Supervisor review.
- Conduct post payroll review of documentation requirements per subsidy performance expectations.
- Prepare documents and distribute applicable information to management.
- Monitor outstanding performance reviews for terminated employees and position changes to keep outstanding reviews clean and up to date.
- Compile and distribute attendance compliance reporting on a regular basis.
- File performance and disciplinary actions upon review by Supervisor (example: IDP, NOCA, PIP).
- Follow up on low and excess hours usage for all employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
- Experience with UKG Pro or other payroll/HRIS vendors.
- Experience with payroll related responsibilities.
- Strong data entry speed and efficiency.
- Ability to effectively manage time and stay on task.
- Ability to follow directions thoroughly and accurately (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work with confidential information is essential.
- Ability to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Job Tags
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