HR & Payroll Specialist

Position:
Human Resources & Payroll Specialist

ECU Worldwide USA is one of the largest neutral freight consolidators in the USA, with over 150 trade lanes on export consolidation and over 120 trade lanes on import consolidation. With offices in the American market — Miami, New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Puerto Rico — you benefit from our coverage in every major port and logistics hub across the country with 24 receiving stations throughout the USA.

An HR and payroll specialist is responsible for updating and maintaining accurate employee records and data, processing payroll, and managing employee benefit programs. He/she is also responsible for addressing and resolving benefits and payroll-related inquiries and communications.

• Maintain employee records including physical and digital employee data, Oracle, etc.
• Validate time and attendance data and handle related inquiries, training, etc.
• Enter new hires and process terminations into the payroll system
• Submit and process payroll as guided by Payroll Manager
• Calculate wage, overtime, and other types of pay
• Submit payroll requirements by state to maintain compliance
• Process advance, termination, and other out-of-cycle payments
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Prepare and file tax report information as guided by Payroll Manager
• Post changes to pay, tax status, and other employee information
• Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy
• Support audits by providing documentation as required
• Resolve to employee inquiries about payroll, benefits and general HR

• 3+ years’ experience with Payroll, HRMS or related area
• Strong organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Languages:
  
  English required;
  Spanish strongly desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Proficiency in relevant software and databases (Oracle preferred)
• Understanding of legal regulations

ECU Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.