Hr Generalist​/Payroll Specialist

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration with three years of human resources and payroll experience or four years of equivalent experience. Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures. Must have two years of practical knowledge and experience in Pre and Post payroll reports, such as timecard exception reports, unused deductions, payroll register, statistical summary, and labor distribution reports.

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Judgment to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel. The maturity to maintain confidentiality in all human resources and payroll matters. Ability for occasional travel and possession of a valid NYS driver's license.

Bilingual (Spanish is a plus!). Experience using iSolved or SaaS platform is preferred.

This position works in a typical office setting but may be exposed to extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or bending, listening, talking, and visual concentration, writing and/or computer use. This position would normally have routine opportunities to alter physical position or change eye focus; lifting should not normally exceed 30 pounds.

Responsible for assisting in human resource processes and all payroll processing. Addresses and resolves day‑to‑day employee questions. Provides administrative support to the department of People & Culture, including recordkeeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry. Collecting and verifying timecards, ensuring accurate entry of time and attendance data into the payroll system is an important part of this position. Resolve complex timekeeping issues by researching problems, contacting employees for resolution, and collaborating closely with Workforce Development to ensure that all new hires, separations, and other employee changes are entered and updated into payroll prior to payroll processing.

As a member of OPC, the expectation for this position is to cultivate strong relationships throughout all divisions and departments and provide excellent customer service. To contribute to an environment of positive employee relations by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being seen by employees as approachable and fair, and balancing business needs with employee needs.