Payroll and HR Generalist
HR Generalist will be responsible for providing strategic direction / support to operations locations.
Essential Responsibilities:
· Promote and maintain HR processes, providing metrics, creating reports, and providing statistical analysis of various measures such as turnover, labor market data, etc.
· Recruit top talent following current EEO/AA guidelines for all positions utilizing available resources to maintain an effective work force.
· Processes bi-weekly (salary) and weekly (hourly) payroll (Paylocity) and related transactions in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local rules, regulations, and ordinances; maintains information system database; enters data into computer systems accurately and in a timely manner, validates data and compiles documentation.
· Reviews edit reports, makes corrections, balances entries, prepares direct deposit/checks and generates summary reports. Generates payroll reports for governmental agencies, reviews and makes changes to employee information for tax deductions and benefit deductions, wage assignments, federal and state levies, and child support garnishments.
· Must be able to identify and resolve payroll problems before payroll is issued.
· Collaborate as strategic partner with management to support the vision and objectives of the company.
· Administration of company benefit programs, including management of the annual open enrollment process.
· Must be able to deliver messages to a large audience
· Conduct compliance training
· Maintain applicant tracking systems and produce reports as needed
· Administer all company policies to assure consistent application and equitable employee relations.
· Must be flexible and efficient in time management and ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
· Responsible for answering wage garnishment paperwork, and tax levy paperwork accurately and by deadlines. Conducts regular reviews to ensure payroll records are maintained in compliance with legal requirements and local policy.
· Promptly maintains and updates all personnel files with correct address, phone numbers, wages, training, evaluations, and all other information contained in an employee's personnel file and in the Human Resources Information System.
· Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
· Ability to recognize and keep confidential information private.
· Ability to: multi-task a variety of projects and manage priorities and tasks to meet schedules and timelines; read, interpret and apply policies, procedures and instructions; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and data;
· Effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management, both verbally and in written forms; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers; accurately collect, record, process and prepare data;
· Monitor and control confidentiality of personnel information, according to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974
Basic Qualifications:
A. Education
· Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field or equivalent education and experience.
B. Experience
· 5+ years of HR experience
· 2+ years payroll experience
C. Other Requirements
· Manufacturing or industrial experience is a bonus
D. Interpersonal Skills
· Excellent written and communications skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
· Ability to work with and through others
E. Technical Skills
· Excellent computer skills
· Strong analytical skills
F. Other Skills
· Ability to effectively plan and organize
· Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality
East Houston / Channelview
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm