Payroll Administrator/ HR Assistant - Tecumseh, United States - Integrated Talent Strategies

    Integrated Talent Strategies
    Integrated Talent Strategies Tecumseh, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description
    ITS has a client in the Tecumseh, MI area seeking an Payroll Administrator/HR Assistant. This is s a direct hire position with full benefits including 401k.

    Responsibilities
    • To provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department as well as handle any employee inquiries related to benefits programs.
    • Liaises with Payroll regarding hires, terminations, payroll deductions, records of employment, benefit premium monitoring, garnishees, and changes in employee status, vacations and leaves of absence.
    • Liaises with insurance carrier on claim status, clarification of plan coverage, enrolments and other benefit matters.
    • Enrolls and orientates new employees to the company and ensures proper documentation pertaining to payroll and benefits is complete and current.
    • Maintains all relevant records including temporary requisitions for hire, individual temporary employee profiles, etc.
    • Assists with some aspects of recruitment (i.e. reference checks, resume screening, scheduling interviews, etc.)
    • Responds to third party inquiries from mortgage/trust and property management companies and banks regarding employee status and salary. Provides employees with employment letter upon request.
    • Responds to questions and counsels employees and management regarding various Human Resources related issues.
    • Creates postings for bulletin boards to communicate information to employees.
    • Deals with and handles confidential situations and matters on a daily basis
    • Organizes and maintains efficient filing systems both manually and computerized.
    • Processes all Retirement Savings Plan enrollment forms and answers any related inquiries.
    • Maintain timekeeper database for weekly accumulation of payroll hours for hourly employees.
    • Log hourly and salary attendance and process year-end hourly attendance awards.
    • in order to verify regular overtime hours.
    • Process vacation and Personal Day forms.
    • Assist with weekly and monthly reporting.
    Work Experience
    • Basic knowledge of the federal and state employment laws
    • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources
    Skills
    • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
    • Ability to deal with conflict
    • Uses positive interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
    • Effective use of listening skills in order to determine best possible solution
    • Able to work well independently with minimal supervision
    • Practices confidentiality
    • Computer skills, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook