Senior Human Resources Generalist

Description:

As a member of our HR team, you will be tasked with providing tactical, responsive HR support to our employees and management, under the guidance and direction from the Director of Human Resource. The HR Generalist/Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for payroll and benefits administration, and employee recognition programs. Responsible for having overall knowledge of all human resource functions. Conducts employee benefit meetings.

Promotes and maintains the organization mission, values and culture. Provides exceptional communication and service to employees. Sets the example of an engaged employee and supports employee engagement throughout the AMPS home office and school sites.

This position requires on-site presence 100% of the time – telecommuting (WFH) arrangements are not available. Please do not apply if you are unable to meet this commitment.

Skills:

Payroll, Human resources, Employee relations, Payroll processing, Onboarding, Hr administration, Microsoft office, Recruitment, benefits administration, employee benefits, employee engagement, human resource management, Employment law, Adp, Performance management, Recruiting

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates the AMPS mission and core values. Other duties may be assigned.

1) Payroll Administration

a) Is the payroll expert. Makes recommendations for payroll related policies.

Provides training as needed (i.e. Managers, staff) to ensure compliance and full utilization of tools.

b) Responsible for timely, accurately, and compliantly processing the bi- weekly payroll. Audit and process payroll documents. Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.

c) Processes employee Time & Attendance data to payroll and reconcile variances. Approve and release time in the time system.

d) Prepares and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

e) Maintains vacation and sick time records.

f) Develops in depth understanding of payroll software and HRIS. Create reports on demand.

g) Assists employees in registering for or resetting access to online portal.

h) Responsible for month-end duties including approving HR related invoices and ensuring timely payment, submitting payroll accrual (with management approval) and general ledger reconciliation.

i) Maintains vendor contact for payroll and recruiting and other HR related activities.

2) Benefits Administration

a) As the Employee Benefits expert, administers all employee & volunteer benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement programs

(Defined Contribution 401(k) & Defined Benefit Plans). Process tuition reimbursements, I-9/e-Verify, retirement notifications, workers compensation and life insurance claims. Responsible for:

Employee On-boarding: Provide in-depth benefit presentation for all new hires during the onboarding process. Distributes enrollment materials and determines eligibility.