HR Specialist

Description

• Collect, review, and verify timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate wages, bonuses, overtime, and other compensation accurately.
• Process payroll in accordance with established schedules, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Address payroll discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS accurately and confidentially.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and maintain the security of sensitive employee information.
• Generate reports for management, finance, and compliance.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, labor laws, and tax requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and HR data.
• Process new hire paperwork and ensure accurate setup in payroll and HR systems.
• Compile and review weekly reports to monitor and assess payroll.
• Coordinate exit procedures, including final paychecks and benefits termination.
• Manage performance evaluation process through HRIS system.
• Oversee management of company HRIS system and providing training to manager and supervisors on timesheet approval, create deadline for approval of timesheet, access control, and preparation or reports.
• Ensure managers/supervisors are approving timesheets by deadline and correctly.
• Oversee benefits administration working with providers to ensure payment and proper execution of benefits.
• Assist with questions and issues in HRIS system.
• Assist HR with associate engagement activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Background and experience in Human Resources
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Experience with payroll processing software and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrated experience in compiling and reviewing weekly reports.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Prior experience in payroll or HRIS roles is required.
• Prior UKG experience preferred.
• Team player.
• Capable of sitting, standing, bending, and twisting throughout the duration of the work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs individually or up to 50 lbs in tandem.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time during working hours.