Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Admin/Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and maintaining precise records. This position will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Learn all aspects of payroll preparation. Support multi-state payroll processing and garnishments. Audit time and payroll data for accuracy.
• Provide support for all payroll groups.
• Process off-cycle checks, calculate garnishments and complex deductions. Analyze compensation-related data including wages and bonuses. Prepare and submit reporting as necessary.
• Ensure federal, state, and local tax compliance with ADP and all authoritative bodies.
• Support HR functions such as onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and employee record management as well as recruiting.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions in the corporate office. Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, affirmative actions, and investigations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data.
• Communicate and escalate issues as appropriate, keeping the CHRO up to speed on daily activities.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization
• Experience processing high volume, multi-state, payroll
• Strong work ethic and a team player
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to perform professionally in stressful situations; flexible and adaptable
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years of proven payroll and general HR experience.
• Compliance with federal and state wage laws, FMLA, leave laws and ACA.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

At WPI our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer: 

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent on meeting specific employment requirements.

WPI provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

WPI is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.