Human Resources​/ Payroll Administrator

Providing expert legal services to clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers, P.C. represents employers in OSHA compliance matters, defense of workers’ compensation claims, employment law, and civil litigation. Our experienced group of attorneys, legal assistants and support staff work as a team to keep clients informed and achieve strategic objectives.

Role Description:

The Human Resources and Payroll Administrator (HRPA) is responsible for providing human resources support, benefits, and payroll administration support to the law firm. The HRPA is a detail-oriented, well organized individual who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and applying a proactive approach to problem solving in a team environment.

The HRPA uses time management skills in organizing multiple priorities spread across numerous assigned tasks.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process bi-monthly payroll
• Administer employee benefit programs
• Process new hires, and terminations
• Update & maintain payroll files to reflect payroll changes, new hires and terminations
• Record-keeping relative to employee specific information
• Recruitment of lawyers and staff, including developing and posting job openings, initial resume screening and interview support
• Coordination and support of employee performance reviews
• Provide support relative to compliance with Labor and Employment laws
• Planning, coordination and execution of employee events and engagements designed to shape organizational culture, employee retention and experience
• Work closely with and report to Law Firm Business Manager
• Acting as a liaison between staff and lawyers
• Other tasks as requested

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience in payroll or general human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expertise in ADP, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Demonstrated competency in payroll and human resource principles desired

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects
• Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with Business Manager and Law Firm Shareholders
• Good judgement on when to involve additional resources or support
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and appropriate professional demeanor
• Ability to interact with multiple employees with varied personalities and demands
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Normal office environment requiring routine operation of standard office equipment (computers, keyboard, telephone, copiers, fax and scanner).

Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform sedentary work that involves walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time.
• Visual acuity, hearing, speaking, and the ability to understand and speak the English language.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. occasionally.