We are seeking a highly skilled and customer service oriented HR & Payroll Specialist to join our growing Parkview Health Services team. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.
As an HR & Payroll Specialist, you will perform functions to participate in and support payroll, recruitment, associate relations, and benefit administration activities as a member of the Human Resources team; guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support new employees through onboarding and orientation process. Provide explanations regarding documentation requirements and benefits eligibility and provide resources as appropriate.
· Maintain the accuracy and security of the organization’s payroll and benefit enrollment records, enter new employee records , and update information as required to ensure that records remain current.
· Compile, calculate, and reconcile payroll supporting information and ensure the accuracy of documentation and payroll records in preparation for approval and submission. Investigate anomalies and make required corrections to ensure the validity of payroll.
· Recruit, pre-screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for positions in the organization, and make recommendations to hiring managers. Initiate background check and pre-employment drug screen process and ensure candidate qualifications and histories comply with employment policies. Update and maintain the applicant tracking system to move prospective candidates through the hiring process.
· Conduct E-Verify process for new associates. Complete new hire documentation, onboarding tasks, verify accuracy, and submit to payroll system as prescribed.
· Respond to employee’s questions regarding records requirements to implement changes in status, benefit elections and enrollment, payroll calculations, benefit offerings, and other matters relevant to delivery of pay and benefits.
· Investigate areas of concern regarding benefits, communicate internally or with benefit providers to resolve specific questions on behalf of employees and convey resulting information and resolutions, following up to ensure matters are fully resolved or escalated appropriately.
· Support and participate in benefits open enrollment period, new employee orientations, and other projects and assignments as a member of the Human Resources Team.
· Assist with employment programs including new hire orientation, leaves of absence, ergonomic assessment/evaluation, and workers compensation claims. Facilitate associate training and development and safety training and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
· Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent HR information in accordance with HIPAA, and other federal and state privacy laws, as well as our established HR and Company policies governing confidential information.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
· Demonstrated excellence in listening, speaking, and writing skills, with proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
· Superior project management and organization skills, with the ability to initiate and move projects to successful conclusion where quality and timeliness are key.
· Proven skills in the full, beneficial utilization of human resource information systems and applicant tracking systems.
· Demonstrated depth of understanding of employment regulations, standards, processes, and general business acumen.
· Ability to establish a high level of trust and credibility in the organization. Demonstrates keen awareness of and care in maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
· Proven knowledge in the fields of recruitment, benefits, and payroll with the ability to foresee the impact of actions beyond the immediate.
· Strong interpersonal, customer service and teamwork skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization both internally and externally.
· Excellent attention to detail reflected through the accuracy of results.
· Demonstrated ability in problem-solving: able to identify issues, assess, troubleshoot, recommend appropriate solutions, and improve processes.
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software and payroll processing systems and services.
· Results driven and action oriented, solves problems, and can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· High School and some additional specialized training in human resources. College degree preferred.
· Minimum of 3 years working within Human Resources with experience that includes responsibility for benefit coordination and involves processing payroll and recruitment, preferably with a multi-location employer.
· Prior experience working with a New York employer with more than 100 employees strongly preferred.
· Certified with SHRM or HRCI, highly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,500.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Describe your prior experience processing payroll.
- Describe your prior recruitment and applicant tracking experience.
- Describe your prior experience working with benefit coordination.
- What HRIS platforms do you have experience working with?
- This is an on site position reporting to the Amherst location. Are you still interested in being considered?
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- human resources certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person