Payroll/Human Resources Assistant

Role and Responsibilities

• Setting up appointments and arranging interviews for managers
• Onboarding new employees for HR, Payroll, and Benefits
• ·Preparing daily, weekly, quarterly, and monthly payroll, human resource, and labor reports
• Maintaining payroll system by entering and updating data
• Processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis
• Compiling reports and spreadsheets and preparing spreadsheets as requested

This position will be involved in several areas of human resources and payroll, including:

Recruitment/New Hire Process

· Posting job ads and organizing resumes and job applications

· Scheduling job interviews

· Preparing new employee files

· Hosting new employee orientation to the organization

· Conducting benefit enrollment process

· Serving as a point person for all new employee questions

Payroll and Benefits Administration

· Processing payroll, which includes ensuring vacation and sick time are tracked in online and offline systems

· Facilitating resolutions to any payroll errors

· Verifying payment requests for monthly insurance premiums

· Setting up benefits for new hires

· Preparing and distributing annual review paperwork to managers

Record Maintenance

· Maintaining current HR files and databases

· Updating and maintaining employee payroll, benefits, employment status, and similar records

· Performing file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained

To effectively perform the duties of a Human Resources/Payroll Clerk, individuals must be able to demonstrate a number of competencies that are essential to the position, which include:

· Be adept at problem-solving

· Have strong computer skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Previous payroll processing experience

· Possess strong interpersonal skills

· Be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with employees, members of the management team, and in group presentations and meetings

· Be able to effectively read and interpret information

· Be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently

· Be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality

· Be dependable, able to follow instructions, work independently, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Associate degree or 3 years' work experience

· Accounting and Bookkeeping experience preferred

· Must be able to operate 10-key calculator by touch with a high degree of accuracy

· Must be able to operate basic office equipment, advanced Excel proficiency preferred

· Must have excellent communication skills

Competencies & Behaviors

· Ability to effectively communicate relevant information across departments and externally to business partners

· Positive, team-oriented attitude

· Seeks out work, offers assistance, or guidance, when appropriate

· Ethical conduct

· Time management

· Organization skills

· Personal effectiveness/conduct

ADA Requirements

Must be able to work in an office setting, sitting in one place for up to two (2) hours without getting up. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Must be able to abide by safety rules where applicable, including but not limited to wearing close-toed shoes and safety glasses.

This job description is not meant to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required to perform this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is a good phone number to reach you?

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (Required)

Work Location: In person