Payroll / HR Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Payroll/HR Specialist

This position is a member of the accounting team that will ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of multiple company’s payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, participate in daily data entry payroll processing and assist with the human resources function.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform daily payroll department operations for 2 companies
• Process weekly payroll for prevailing jobs and biweekly payroll for all others
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Process new employee paperwork and enter information into appropriate computer program
• Facilitate/arrange for temporary staffing with agencies
• 401k/health insurance administration
• Back up to front desk
• Filing of HR and payroll documents

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. College is a plus
• Must possess strong PC skills in QuickBooks, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have the ability to work accurately within time constraints and against deadlines
• Must have ability to multitask and communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential information