Human Resources Specialist

Ty Inc. is searching for a highly skilled and customer service-oriented HR Specialist to join our team. As an HR Specialist, you will perform functions to participate in and support payroll, employee relations, and benefit administration activities as a member of the Human Resources team. 


Payroll functions

• Processes payroll accurately and maintain payroll records such as collecting and verifying employee timekeeping data, wages, deductions, commissions, benefits, etc.
• Assist with all federal and state, and local regulatory requirements for the payment of compensation and related taxes.
• Update payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
• Process other compensation or deductions as requested (e.g. child support, garnishments, annual bonuses, etc.).
• Investigate anomalies and make required corrections to ensure the validity of payroll.
• Assisting with improving coordination efforts between Payroll, Human Resources and employees to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Communicates with various departments as well as external services and state agencies.

HR functions

• Provide explanations regarding documentation requirements and benefits eligibility and provide resources as appropriate.
• Assist with recruitment process, onboarding and orientation process.  
• Respond to employee questions regarding records requirements to implement changes in status, benefit elections and enrollment, payroll calculations, benefit offerings, and other maters relevant to delivery of pay and benefits.
• Assist with employment programs including leaves of absence, and workers compensation claims.
• Support and participate in benefits open enrollment period, new employee orientation, and other projects and assignments as a member of the Human Resources Team.
• Develops and produces reports for management and departments as needed.

Physical Requirements
• Regularly use keyboard to interact with computer system.
• Regularly required to communicate verbally and electronically.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and/or carries objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Educational/Training Requirements
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in HR Management, Payroll Management
• Solid understanding of labor legislation and payroll process.
• Understanding of HR best practices—familiarity with benefits, leave of absences.
• Hands-on experience of HRIS/Payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
• Extensive record keeping, and tracking HR metrics.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

This is not a hybrid or remote position. This is a Monday-Friday in-office position.