The HR Payroll Specialist will foster a healthy workplace by ensuring our HR and payroll procedures run smoothly at all times while maintaining the strictest confidence with all sensitive employee information. Additionally, the the HR Payroll Specialist will invest in both employees' success stories and, most importantly, employee safety. Responsible for the day-to-day HR payroll functions while fostering healthy workplace practices throughout every department.

HR Specialist / Payroll Responsibilities:

• Process and complete candidate on-boarding to include background, education and employment verification's; fingerprinting; new hire paperwork processing; benefits, data entry, etc.
• Maintain HRIS database and run reports as needed
• Prepare and review compensation and benefits packages
• Maintain employee records with new hire information and/or changes in employment status, organizational charts, and detailed job descriptions along with salary records
• Monitor and respond to high volume of internal and external Human Resources inquiries.
• Complete Form I-9 and E-Verify entries in a timely manner.
• Maintain personnel and other related files.
• File Worker's Compensation claims and maintain OSHA logs and related records.
• Process and respond timely to Unemployment Insurance claims.
• Checking timesheets for accuracy
• Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
• Handling direct deposit requests and data
• Processing paper checks for distribution
• Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
• Processing wage garnishments
• Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission
• Responsible for Payroll taxes in all states in which we operate

HR Specialist / Payroll Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years HR and Payroll experience required.
• Associate Degree in related field preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) skills, experience with ADP, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Federal and Arizona employment and payroll laws.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Experienced and comfortable interacting with individuals/groups at every level of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)