HR Payroll Specialist

JOB TITLE: Corporate HR/Payroll SpecialistPAYROLL STATUS: Non-ExemptDIRECT REPORTS: NoneREPORTS TO: Director of Human ResourcesSUMMARY:The Corporate Payroll/HR Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle salaried payroll processing for the organization's employees, and supporting plant HR Representatives ensuring tasks are completed promptly and in compliance with regulations. This role plays a vital part in the company's human capital management strategy by supporting a range of HR activities, including improving payroll processes, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, and record-keeping.This is a hybrid role located in Chesterfield, MO.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Accurately process payroll and maintain payroll and compensation records on a multi-site basis for the US.Administer multiple benefit plans within HRIS (including health, 401k, disability, COBRA, etc.) for multiple locations across the U.S. to include but not limited to enrollments, change reporting, policy renewals, funding, reconciliation, audits, maintaining statistical data and communicating benefit information to employees.Maintain the HRIS database; compile reports, ad-hoc reports, and analyze data as needed. Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, employment changes, and special payments (manual checks, bonuses, awards, etc.)Prepares and submits invoices to Accounting department for payment processing.Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring timely and accurate completion of required documentation and personnel file setup.Maintain accurate payroll and HR records and file reports as required by law.Prepares supporting payroll documentation for workers compensation.Assists with company-wide employment verifications, wage garnishments, and unemployment claims.Updates all payroll related SOPs as needed for changes in process, roles, and software application.Keeps up to date with changing payroll policies and government regulations and applies changes when needed.Work effectively in a team-based environment supporting multiple manufacturing locations (union and non-union).Handle and secure confidential employee benefit and health information, data and/or files.Perform duties related to applicant processing and pre-employment activities.Exhibit strong customer service skills in advising employees at all levels of the organization.Perform other duties as required/assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Strong analytical, mathematical, decision making and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team, as well as ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with a diverse team.Ability to maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.Excellent multi-tasking skills and extremely detail oriented; ability to stay focused in an extremely active office environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with particular attention to confidentiality. This includes written, verbal, and presentation skills.QUALIFICATIONS:Associate's degree is required in business, human resources, or a similar field. Bachelor's degree preferred.Minimum 3 - 5 years required experience processing payroll and benefits administration preferred.A minimum of 3 years' experience is required with the ADP (Workforce Now)payroll system or comparable automated payroll system.Proven work experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll is preferredKnowledge of payroll taxes preferredGeneral knowledge of payroll operations and HRIS database management required.Experience supporting employees in a union environment is a plusThis job description does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The Company may revise any job description at any time in the Company's sole discretion. Nothing in this job description shall alter the fact that employee's employment is at-will. The Company considers all of the functions and responsibilities in this job description as essential. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. However, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions of employee's job, absent undue hardship.Job Posted by ApplicantPro