Ametek Hiring for HR & Payroll Specialist Job at Oak Ridge, TN Full Time

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) is comprised of four business entities, ORTEC, Scientific Instruments, Sunpower, and Amptek.

ORTEC is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of ionizing radiation detectors, nuclear instrumentation, analysis software, and integrated systems.

Scientific Instruments is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and support of instrumentation for both the electrochemical and materials communities. Comprised of Princeton Applied Research, Solartron Analytical, and Signal Recovery, AMETEK Scientific Instruments delivers solutions to meet performance and price requirements.

Sunpower Inc. is the world leader in Free-Piston Stirling Technology, in fact we invented it! Sunpower continues to implement Free-Piston Technology in our commercial line of CryoTel® cryocoolers and our non-commercial Stirling engines. product portfolio proudly generates the most-cited research in the world.

Amptek is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of radiation detection components used in X-ray and gamma-ray detection. These are used primarily in X-ray spectroscopy, for analytical chemistry in laboratory and portable applications, and in nuclear and space research.

The HR & Payroll Specialist will provide Human Resources and administrative support, including ownership of payroll processing for the AMT US business units within AMETEK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including reviewing, and importing hours from timekeeping system.
• Provide on-site support for employees relating to payroll systems.
• Create and maintain process documents for payroll and HR processes.
• Source, screen and schedule candidate interviews and manage candidates in the applicant tracking system, SuccessFactors.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including processing I-9 documentation, conducting day-one orientation with new hires, and partnering with other departments on onboarding logistics.
• Draft organizational announcements for new hires.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of HR transactions and changes, such as hiring and termination information, personal data changes, and compensation, performance, and personnel changes.
• Update and maintain accurate employee files.
• Support HR compliance efforts, including anti-harassment training, and labor poster compliance.
• Help summarize timesheet data for Finance’s labor distribution and accrual entries.
• Provide HR and payroll support for ad hoc requests.
• Support employee engagement activities.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and meet required deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with recruitment, benefits, and payroll administration is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to ask for help when appropriate.
• Willingness to learn.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years experience in HR, payroll or in administrative role
• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelors Degree is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Ridge, TN 37830