PAYROLL/HR ADMINISTRATOR JOB PURPOSE:
Nikon Metrology is seeking an initiative-taking and experienced Payroll/ HR Administrator to be responsible for all payroll tasks, conducting new hire onboarding and benefits administration/processing.
WHY NIKON METROLOGY?
You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Full-cycle payroll processing, accurately and timely, in compliance with federal and state regulations and company policy
- General Ledger entry and reconciliation
- Collaborate with HR and EVP office to ensure timely and accurate funding of post-payroll processing such as H.S.A. disbursements, 401-k benefits, and other required payments
- Setup and maintain employee’s voluntary/involuntary deductions, to include all garnishments, 401K, and other approved deductions as applicable
- Conducts a segment of new hire onboarding and employee off onboarding, including but not limited to background checks, HRIS system set-up, i9 verification, orientation, training set-up and exit letters
- Processes benefit enrolments and terminations
- Reconcile monthly healthcare benefits bills, vendor bills
- Track all employee healthcare costs
- Handle and maintain confidential information
ANCILLARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations
- Assist with employee onboarding including new hire orientation meeting, benefits presentation, signed policy verification and Form I9 verification including data input into E-Verify
- Under the direction of the HR Manager, ensure that employment actions meet federal and state legislation requirements
- Keep employee files in order and compliant with company processes
- Manage administration of vacation and sick time for employees in ADP Workforce Now. Assist employees with any related inquiries
- File and assist with organization of confidential HR files
- All other tasks assigned, as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
- 3 + years’ experience of multi-state payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll and tax laws
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
- Accounting oriented skills, good math skills, data entry
- Knowledge of human resources principles, legal and regulatory requirements related to human resources policies and practices
- Ability to track and report data as needed
- Excellent Computer skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/Payroll system
DESIRABLE
- Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP) and or SHRM Certification
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now
- Accounting oriented skills
COMPETENCIES:
A) FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of US employment law
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and deadlines
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to gain and hold the confidence of departments served in the company
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires several hours of sitting and viewing a computer screen
- May require lifting 15 pounds or more
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM
CULTURE SPIRIT
- Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
AMAZING MEDICAL BENEFITS & PERKS
- We will take care of you with industry leading medical, dental, vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or thereinafter referred collectively as “protected veterans”.