Payroll/HR Adminstrative Specialist (27283)

Payroll/HR Administrative Specialist Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 Hourly Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: None Category: Human Resources Description Job purpose: The Payroll/HR Administrative Specialist will support HR functions, including processing weekly payroll for multiple companies, managing employee on-boarding, and administering employee leaves. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work within our current payroll and HRIS system, Paycom while maintaining confidentiality and compliance. Duties and responsibilities: Knowledge and understanding of FMLA/Disability/PFL/ADA Advocate/liaison for company employee in processing (FMLA/Disability/PFL). Review employee rights, coverages, and process regarding all benefits. To include tracking of benefit payments while under leave status. Termination processing to TPA Cobra (Colonial & Meritain Health) Conduct new hire on boarding process at headquarters to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.(review pre-hire paperwork) Works in conjunction with Insurance and Safety teams to ensure specific HR compliance actions completed and processed timely and communicates with employees when applicable to HR specific compliance tasks. Monthly reconciliation of benefit invoicing for accuracy Interact and communicate with HR manager and Generalist as needed or required to ensure consistency on processes and meeting regulatory requirements. Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance. Completes Payroll / Benefits Administration of health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations. Complete onboarding process at headquarters to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions. Provides Professional Interface with Managers and applicable staff. Maintains confidential personnel files and personnel actions. Regular Attendance & Punctuality Qualifications Associate degree in business or human resources preferred or High School Diploma or General Education Diploma 3-5 years HR office/clerical experience Working knowledge of PFL/FMLA/NYS Disability/UI and familiar with Workers' compensation PHR or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential preferred. Ability to use standard office equipment, computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, etc. Disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence Demonstrating respect for key moral principles that include honesty, fairness, equality, dignity, diversity, and individual rights. Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner. Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, to communicate with employees, members of the HR management team, and in group presentations and meetings. Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently. Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality. Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test and agree to companies drug free workplace policies.

Created: 2026-03-06