HR / Payroll Coordinator

Title: HR/Payroll Coordinator

Reports to: HR Manager

Position: Full time

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germany. The Bauer Group is a world- renowned foundation contractor, designer, and builder of the world's finest foundation equipment.

BFC, as part of the Bauer construction division, is a leader in the execution of complex excavation pits, ground improvement, deep foundations, and vertical seals, utilizing the most up to date equipment and installation techniques. Bauer Foundation Corp. provides all types of foundation solutions and services for industrial, commercial, residential, and governmental construction projects. Bauer Foundation Corp. promotes Bauer services and technology throughout the entire United States.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR/Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the payroll function, including weekly payroll processing and assisting in all areas of payroll. The HR/Payroll Coordinator will also provide administrative support for various aspects of human resources functions, including onboarding, benefits, managing employee records, and HRIS entry. BFC has 100+ employees in a multi-state environment and utilizes Paylocity as the HRIS.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews and verifies payroll data in a timely manner, calculates overtime and other pay premiums, and enters payroll data.
• Responsible for ensuring weekly payroll is prepared and processed timely and accurately.
• Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment, change reporting, COBRA, reviewing invoices for accuracy, and interfacing with employees on basic benefits and leave related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax legislation.
• Collaborate with state agencies and assisting with reconciliations.
• Handle employment verifications.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Assist with full pre-employment processing to include background checks, drug screens and reference checks as needed.
• Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy.
• Oversee and execute the onboarding process, including completing I-9s, verifying I-9, documentation, and maintaining I-9 files.
• Assist with the offboarding process, including exit interviews.
• Audit employee state and local payroll taxes.
• Prepares HR and Payroll reports.
• Send welcome emails to new employees & new hire announcements.
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process.
• Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting.
• Inputs, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system in a timely manner; to include employees' hourly rates, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid time off, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensure timely processing of wage garnishments and child support orders.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, ability to learn the methods of various tasks, ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Preforms other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Reliable attention to detail and complete commitment to the quality of work performed.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality, practice ethical behavior and exercise extreme discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to efficiently, and accurately, work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting all deadlines.
• Above average skills using MS Excel
• Effective communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and a sound understanding of the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll system.
• A problem-solving self-starter with the ability work independently within a team of professionals.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Highest of integrity, trustworthiness, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 2+ plus years' relevant HR experience and experience processing payroll in a multi-state payroll environment, using an external service provided (i.e. Paylocity or ADP)
• Previous experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• PHR or SHRM-CP, a plus
• Construction or engineering industry experience a plus

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive salary; exact compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits offered: health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, tuition assistance, paid holidays and vacation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

BAUER Foundation Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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