What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR & Payroll Specialist position at Ametek?
The HR & Payroll Specialist will provide Human Resources and administrative support, including ownership of payroll processing for the AMT US business units within AMETEK.
Key Responsibilities:
• Processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including reviewing, and importing hours from timekeeping system.
• Provide on-site support for employees relating to payroll systems.
• Create and maintain process documents for payroll and HR processes.
• Source, screen and schedule candidate interviews and manage candidates in the applicant tracking system, SuccessFactors.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including processing I-9 documentation, conducting day-one orientation with new hires, and partnering with other departments on onboarding logistics.
• Draft organizational announcements for new hires.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of HR transactions and changes, such as hiring and termination information, personal data changes, and compensation, performance, and personnel changes.
• Update and maintain accurate employee files.
• Support HR compliance efforts, including anti-harassment training, and labor poster compliance.
• Help summarize timesheet data for Finance’s labor distribution and accrual entries.
• Provide HR and payroll support for ad hoc requests.
• Support employee engagement activities.
Skills:
• Ability to work independently and meet required deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with recruitment, benefits, and payroll administration is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to ask for help when appropriate.
• Willingness to learn.
Requirements:
• 0-3 years experience in HR, payroll or in administrative role
• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelors Degree is preferred.