HR/Payroll Specialist Plano, Texas

Urgently needed for
HR/Payroll Specialist Plano, Texas


Company: Premier Trailers

Job description: Are you looking for a forward focus environment where you are continually challenged, and the atmosphere is affirming? Do you want to be a part of a team where you are often out of your comfort zone, but you wake up excited to go to work each day? How about a place where people are growing because they desire change and growth is modeled and expected?WHO WE ARE:Premier Trailer Leasing is a ‘USA Today Top Work Place’ and one of the largest trailer leasing and rental companies in the nation, specializing in long-term leasing and short-term rental services for over-the-road vans, flatbeds, refrigerated equipment and chassis with an inventory of 60,000+ trailers and a growing network of locations across the United States. At Premier you will find an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued. Join us and experience what it means to live a culture of C.A.R.E!JOB SCOPE:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources and Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of payroll processing and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws. Additionally, the candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various human resources functions, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance.TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Payroll/Benefit:

• Assist with processing and managing 60 bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate and process payroll adjustments, bonuses, and deductions and conduct quarterly payroll audits.
• Stay current on payroll tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Manage benefits enrollment documentation and audit monthly benefit invoices.
• Tax Management opening and closing state tax accounts with new branches and assisting with new locality, and annual tax rate notices.
• Assist with employee benefits programs and serve as a point of contact for benefits-related questions.
• Address and resolve payroll and benefit-related inquiries from employees promptly.

Human Resources:

• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding process, including posting jobs, conducting initial candidate screenings and reference checks, and assisting with the coordination and facilitation of new hire orientations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel records in the HRIS (Jobvite & ExponentHR Systems).
• Support employee relations by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Assist with general HR administration with employee verifications, HR filing, HR events & activity coordination, HR SOP Manual coordination, HR expense processing, Ad hoc reporting, HR SharePoint management, unemployment claim research, etc.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Assist with BLS labor reporting, labor law poster distribution, 401k funding, and deferral audit.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring that we adhere to all relevant labor laws and regulations in a timely fashion such as DOL, EEO1, CA Pay Data, and Census Compliance reporting.
• Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and proactively implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.

Reporting:

• Generate and analyze HR and payroll reports as needed.
• Assist with preparing and submitting required reports to regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred or equivalent HR/Payroll work experience.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and human resources functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in HRIS and payroll software; experience with ExponentHR or similar systems is a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-starter with a sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Excellent communications skills written and verbal.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and advanced Excel skills a plus.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems – ExponentHR, ADP, Workday, Paycom, UKG, Paycor, Paylocity or similar.

Expected salary:

Location: Plano, TX

Job date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:18:24 GMT

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