Human Resource Associate & Payroll Admin (Full-Time Non-Exempt

Description

Are you a Human Resources professional looking to join an organization dedicated on making a positive impact in the local Worcester County area? If so, please continue reading this job advertisement and consider applying.

The Human Resources Associate and Payroll Administrator position presents a unique opportunity for an individual with exceptional attention to detail, a strong process orientation, excellent customer service skills, and a dedication to serving the unique mission of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director
- People Practices and the Finance Department, supporting over 800 employees who work and live in the communities that we serve. Reporting to the Executive Director
- People Practices and working closely with hiring directors and supervisors, the Human Resources Associate/Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role in identifying staffing needs and creating plans for hiring talent. We invite you to join us!

As part of a collaborative team, the Human Resources Associate & Payroll Admin. will post and communicate job opportunities on job boards and social media. Will perform necessary payroll and finance-related functions to ensure high-quality internal operations for the association. Working under tight deadlines, confidentiality and discretion will be always maintained, fostering a sense of trust and camaraderie within the team.

• Works with the Executive Director
  - People Practices, hiring directors and supervisors to understand staffing needs and develop plans for hiring talent. Partner with the Exec. Director
  - People Practices and directors to develop and implement strategies related to employee recruitment, retention, and organizational culture.
• Post and communicate job opportunities on job boards and social media.
• Source, screen, and partner with hiring directors/supervisors to select final candidates.
• Oversee the recruitment process; assist hiring directors/supervisors with job requisitions
• Overseeing the preparation, implementation, and training of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) via Paylocity, including, but not limited to, providing job descriptions, posting content, and other required data.
• Provides reporting on the current recruitment status by position to the Exec. Director
  - People Practices, other executive leadership, and hiring directors regularly.
• Oversees the new hire onboarding process, monitors the completion of documentation, and communicates with directors/supervisors and staff to ensure timely completion of paperwork.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and provides guidance on recruiting and payroll processing.
• Works with the Exec. Director
  - People Practices, directors, and team members to ensure that staff members are onboarded and offboarded in a timely and efficient manner.
• Advises team members on questions regarding HR onboarding, recruitment, and payroll policies, processes, and practices.
• Travels locally within the Central Massachusetts area occasionally to meet with hiring directors and external recruiting contacts, attend career fairs, and other events. Some meetings may be conducted at night, on weekends, and virtually.
• Advises the Exec. Director
  - People Practices and necessary management on issues related to employee relations, including providing constructive feedback. Supports a positive working environment. Coaches and supports employees.
• Handled HR administrative responsibilities, including responding to employee inquiries, maintaining employee files, and ensuring compliance.
• Performs necessary payroll and finance-related functions to ensure high-quality internal operations for the association. The Human Resources Associate will work in a team environment, under tight deadlines, with confidentiality and discretion always maintained.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Review time and attendance data, as well as various payroll edit reports, for completeness and accuracy; communicate with branch staff about any missing items.
• Process payroll; perform account reconciliations and general ledger support for payroll…