Independently manage and process accurate and timely full-cycle, biweekly multi-state U.S. and Canada payroll including the preparation, review and processing of all hours earned, payrates, expense reimbursement, per diems and adjustments; seek approvals from VP of HR and/or Controller as required and provide accurate and timely reports to Finance
Prepare and provide data to support Prevailing Wage projects
Interface with 3rd party payroll agencies and tax jurisdictions to resolve any payroll tax issues
Conduct Benefit Education and HR OnBoarding presentations to new hired employees ensure a full understanding of benefit offerings and HR policies
Accurate and timely administration of all U.S. Employee Benefits, including new hire enrollments, bill reconciliations, terminations, qualifying events, open enrollment, and answering employee benefit questions
Interface with U.S. benefits brokers and benefit carriers to resolve questions and issues
Administer the U.S. HRIS system (Paylocity) to ensure all data entry is accurate and timely, develop and run useful reports, perform HRIS analysis for data integrity, and implement features that create efficiencies and a more user-friendly experience
Perform accurate data entry into various spreadsheets, online databases and other various software systems as required
Manage the new hire HR onboarding process, in coordination with Recruiting and other applicable departments
Answer employee questions about various employee policies and procedures; seek answers from or direct employees to others if unable to answer
Help managers manage employee paid and unpaid leaves of absence
Coordinate and perform all offboarding activities for separated employees
Respond timely to unemployment claims and employment verifications
Manage online personnel folders
Assist VP of HR with annual performance appraisal process, compensation reviews, and employee engagement surveys
Provide general guidance to managers regarding HR Policies and Procedures, including guidance on disciplinary actions
Assist VP of HR with various HR initiatives and responsibilities
Other duties as required or reasonably requested to help achieve business goals
