Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Review payroll timecards for accuracy and work with supervisors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist the Director, Human Resources with processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for multi-state locations.
• Enter and maintain team member data in the HRIS, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and additional earnings.
• Maintain and audit PTO accruals, adjust time-off balances as needed, and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Benefits and Wellness Administration

• Serve as the first point of contact for team member questions related to benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and basic claims issues; escalate complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Assist the Director, Human Resources in developing and executing wellness initiatives, events, and programs to support team member health and well-being.
• Ensure accurate processing of benefit enrollments, terminations, and status changes, and provide vendors with correct eligibility data.
• Maintain benefit files in compliance with storage and retention requirements and ensure HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with tracking and administering team member leaves of absence, including medical, family, and personal leaves, in compliance with FMLA, ADA, PDL, and applicable regulations.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and job fair participation.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions that accurately reflect position responsibilities and qualifications.
• Partner with hiring managers and the Director, Human Resources to understand staffing needs and provide recruiting support.
• Coordinate pre-onboarding and onboarding activities, including I-9/E-Verify, background checks, drug screenings, and new hire documentation.
• Assist with delivering payroll and benefits presentations during new hire orientation.
• Manage the international internship program and support the development of local internship programs.

General Human Resources Responsibilities

• Administer team member recognition programs, including anniversaries, service awards, and life event celebrations.
• Collaborate with the Party Planning Committee (PPE) to support employee engagement, culture-building, and workplace events.
• Assist with planning and executing internal meetings and events, including food and beverage coordination as needed.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to support retention and engagement strategies.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and tracking of training programs to ensure compliance and professional development.
• Support performance management processes.
• Administer tuition reimbursement and company hockey ticket programs.
• Respond to unemployment claims, employment verifications, and surveys.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, policies, and programs.
• Basic knowledge of payroll administration and multi-state payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and COBRA.
• Ability to learn and apply federal and state regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, strong decision-making abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced or stressful situations.