Payroll and HR Administrative Assistant

Location: Township of Columbia

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

About Us:

A career at MFA Incorporated is your opportunity to support farmers and ranchers in our communities. We focus on whole-farm solutions through continuous learning and a collaborative team spirit. At MFA, team members are empowered to be strong customer partners and forward-thinking stewards of the land.

Responsibilities:

The Payroll and HR Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day support to the Payroll Supervisor by assisting with payroll processing and serving as a trained backup for the payroll function, while also carrying out a range of administrative programs on behalf of the Human Resources department, including invoice payment processing, service awards, the educational assistance (tuition reimbursement) program, and the employee referral program.

This role requires accuracy, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to move between payroll deadlines and HR administrative work as needs arise.

What You’ll DoPayroll Suppport (60%)Assist the Payroll Supervisor with preparing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for MFA and its subsidiaries, including tracking and verifying timecards and time-off approvals

Serve as trained backup for payroll processing, able to step in and complete a full payroll run when the Payroll Supervisor is unavailable

Assist employees with accessing payroll records, understanding their pay information, and updating tax withholding or direct deposit details in the payroll provider's system

Assist with forwarding garnishment and child support orders to the payroll provider and tracking related deductions

Provide W-2 and paycheck copies for employees as requested

Assist with employment and payroll verification requests from employees, managers, or outside agencies

Help research and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating as needed to the Payroll SupervisorHR Administrative Programs (20%)Process invoice payments for the Human Resources department

Administer the service award program, including reporting, recognition, and distribution of awards

Manage the educational assistance / tuition reimbursement program, including application review, tracking, and processing of reimbursements

Manage the employee referral program, including tracking referrals and processing referral bonus payments

General Support (20%)Maintain accurate, confidential records related to payroll and the HR administrative programs above

Respond to routine employee questions regarding payroll and the programs administered by this role, escalating as appropriate

Support the HR team with special projects and reporting as requested

All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health and Wellness Incentives Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Prescription Insurance
401k with Company Match Retirement PlanPTO on Day 19 Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Educational Assistance Qualifications Associate ’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant  experience highly preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn and utilize MFA systems and technologies.

Experience in payroll, HR administration, or a related administrative role preferred, including basic knowledge of payroll processes, government filings, regulations, and tax requirements; general knowledge of employment law preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication,…