employee relations, training, and employee benefits. Responsible for developing, implementing, and directing integrated HR plans to support corporate goals. Serve as a proactive leader in the continuous improvement of HR programs. Duties/Responsibilities: Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of HRIS and payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. Ensures compliance with federal,
state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. Recommends and reviews updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
Provides HR support for all departments on benefits, compensation and employee relations issues and decisions, as needed. Supports management in the execution of organization improvement initiatives. Identifies and proposes solutions for work environment & improvement initiatives. Daily administration of the company's 401k plan and associated documentation including enrollments, eligibility and supports processes for hard ship loans and annual audits. Sets up and
trains employees and leaders on payroll/ timekeeping system and enrollment process through system.
Processes, tracks and sends notifications on FMLA and Workers Compensation leaves, issues and claims. Cross train with other positions in the department and perform other duties as assigned. Supports CHRO in organizational compliance with equality in employment opportunities, affirmative action, and a workplace free of discrimination. backss training and developmental needs of employees, developing supervisory training programs, and maintaining training documentation. Maintain communication with employees and represents employee viewpoints and concerns to management.
Assist management in ensuring positive employee relationships, communications, and work environment. Interface with safety department on implementation and coordination of safety requirements and programs. Maintain HRIS and timekeeping system from both a compliance and accuracy perspective. Required Skills/Abilities: Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. Proficient with payroll/HRIS software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Must be task oriented, with the ability to adjust multiple priorities in a short period of time. Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with business partners and colleagues.
Ability to communicate with other team members, visitors and employees in an effective, pleasant, courteous and tactful manner. Strong computer skills and strong experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook. Working knowledge of Employment Law. A focus on continuous improvement and being committed to learning new HR practices. Must be extremely organized, accurate and detail oriented. English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication. Ability to work overtime as required. Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.
Education and Experience: BS/BA in Human Resources, International Relations or other business-related field or an equivalent amount of experience and training. At least five years of human resource experience. Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional In Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred. Experience with ADP products or similar payroll processing software. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
