HR/Payroll Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Manage payroll processes, procedures, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Ensure accurate taxation and garnishment is applied to each account.
• Participate in quarterly closing process and audits.
• Conduct year-end reporting.
• Process temporary labor weekly payroll and onboarding.
• Work in conjunction with HR Manager to verify time and labor compliance
• On-board and train new employees
• Implement company culture, values and policies
• Provide management with requested reports and documents
• Coordinate events focused on employee recognition
• Accurately maintain employee files

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Human Resources preferred
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws
• Ability to build rapport with all employees
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Spanish Speaking Required
• Experience working with Paylocity is a Plus
• Aptitude for numbers and exceptional commitment to accuracy
• Problem assessment and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 or more years’ working in payroll of similar role