HR and Payroll Administrator

Job Description: HR and Payroll Administrator

Salary: $48,000.00 annually

Reports to: Jackie Fukartas

Apollo Behavior is a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence dedicated to providing pediatric behavioral therapy for autistic children. Our mission is to help children reach their full potential while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace for our employees.

The HR and Payroll Administrator plays a dual role in supporting Human Resources operations and payroll functions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys both the analytical aspects of payroll and the interpersonal elements of HR. You will assist in calculating employee bonuses across various categories and support key HR areas, including compliance, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, audits, and documentation.

You will collaborate closely with the Senior HR Manager and work cross-functionally with the Finance department. This position has the potential to transition into a hybrid work arrangement. Strong time management skills and punctuality are essential for success in this role.

Time Allocation by Department:

• HR: 80%
• Payroll: 20%

• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting open communication.
• Provide ongoing administrative and compliance support across HR functions.

• Help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support HR audits while maintaining comprehensive and accurate employee records.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Assist with administering benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Support open enrollment and communication efforts regarding benefits.
• Help employees understand and navigate their benefit options.

• Support biweekly payroll processing in UKG.
• Calculate employee bonuses across various programs, departments, and eligibility criteria.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accuracy in bonus data entry and reconciliation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• More than 2 years of experience in HR or payroll administration (combined or separate).
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems, preferably UKG.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and best practices for HR compliance.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and punctuality are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, sprinting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions. Quickly transition from seated or floor positions to standing, including rapidly getting up from the ground when necessary, to ensure client safety and engagement.
• Characteristics of Work: frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting, and carrying objects up to 100 pounds.
• Vision Requirements:
  Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position may involve exposure to potential allergens, including certain foods, scents, cleaning products, and environmental factors (e.g., dust, pollen, pet dander). Individuals with known airborne, contact, or ingestion-related allergies must safely perform essential job functions in these environments or provide documentation for reasonable accommodation requests.