Payroll and HR Data Specialist

Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000, based on experience

The Payroll and HR Data Specialist is instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of payroll processing, HR analytics and reporting, and general HR administrative tasks. This individual must possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Role and Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing (40%):

· Manage and process the company’s payroll accurately and on time.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

· Handle payroll inquiries and resolve any issues related to payroll discrepancies.

· Maintain payroll records and prepare necessary reports for internal and external audits.

· Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting related to payroll.

HR Analyst and Reporting Duties (30%):

· Collect, compile, and analyze HR data to provide insights and support decision-making.

· Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on HR metrics such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and other key performance indicators.

· Identify trends and recommend solutions to improve HR processes and employee satisfaction.

· Provide regular reports on employee data to senior or middle management. 

Basic HR Admin Tasks (30%):

· Support day-to-day HR operations, including record maintenance for onboarding and offboarding.

· Reconcile benefit invoices on a monthly basis.

· Complete annual audits for worker's compensation, 401k, or state and federal inquiries.

· Provide reporting on trainings in our learning management system.

· Coordinate and participate in HR projects and initiatives as required.

Past roles that may be successful in this role are Payroll Analyst, HRIS Specialist, Payroll Specialist, Bookkeeper and more. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification, preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing and/or HR analytics.
• Proficiency in payroll software and HR Information Systems (HRIS). Experience with Paylocity preferred. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience creating Macros is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical and/or Environmental Requirements: 

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time (8-hour shift) in a well-lit office setting, using standard office equipment such as computer, computer mouse, keypad, printer, fax machine, etc.

· Ability to walk and navigate throughout manufacturing or production floors as needed to deliver payroll checks or other items.

· Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds unassisted. 

What We Offer:
Paid Time Off:

• 10 paid holidays annually
• Over 3 weeks of total PTO (vacation/sick/personal) each year, with an increase in PTO benefits after 5 and 10 years

Paid Benefits:

Robust health benefit offerings with QVI paying over 97%-100% of the premium on our most affordable HDHP, and single coverage now FREE for employees!

• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Life insurance benefits paid by QVI
• Annual Retirement Profit Share of 5% of gross wages!
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,000 annually
• Annual scholarships for dependents of employees
• Referral bonuses of $1,250 when employees help us spread the word and hire great talent!
• Annual discretionary bonuses for employees not on a commission plan

Extras:

• EAP  and Wellness Benefits
• On-site electric vehicle charging stations - free for employee use!
• Verizon discounts & Identity Theft Protection Insurance