SCB Manufacturing Hiring for HR/Payroll Assistant Job at Putnam, CT Full Time

The Human Resource/Payroll Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Enter payroll information into our software
• Process new hire paperwork
• Garnish wages for taxes and benefits
• Create reports on paycheck disbursement and other payroll activities
• Fulfill other clerical roles as needed
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of prior related HR experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Putnam, CT 06260: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location