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At Sonepar, the global leader in electrical and industrial distribution, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. You will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

Are you an individual that believes that Associates are the lifeblood of a company? Are you someone who thrives working in a fast-paced team environment and aiding that company’s associates? The HR Operations Specialist serves as the frontline of customer support within the HR Service Center and collaborates closely with the assigned HR Business Partner(s) at each of the Sonepar USA operating companies.

In addition to providing excellent customer service, this role serves as a primary lead in processing one or more of the Sonepar US operating company’s payroll and handles many of the day-to-day administrative tasks and inquiries, including HR, Benefits, and Payroll related transactions.

This critical position is based in our Charleston, South Carolina office with working hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Our Charleston office operates in a hybrid work arrangement (3-days in office).

In this role, your responsibilities include:

• Processing Bi-Weekly, or Weekly Payroll to one or more operating companies (to include, but not limited to: loading and auditing hours, processing and paying commissions, calculating checks, expenses, tuition reimbursement, and special pay scenarios) Maintain and update time systems
• Provide employee support in Benefits, 401k, employee relations, payroll, tax, and other related areas.
• Partner with various teams to problem solve and implement employee impacting solutions.
• Calculating, compute, export and audit employee timecards
• Partner with Treasury and AP teams to send applicable payroll reports and monitor banking limits
• Processing associates going out on leave (FMLA, STD, LOA) and monitoring deductions with the benefits team
• Responding and entering wage withholdings
• Collaborating and working cross functionally with other HR team members and departments
• Executing other HR shared services processes and activities associated with supporting active and form Associates

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree (4-year college or technical school) is desired, preferred field of study Human Resources, Finance or Business Administration
• Must be authorized to work for Sonepar in the United States without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future
• 1-2 years relatable work experience
• Demonstrates professional behavior and the ability to maintain confidentiality on a variety of topics
• Exercises good judgment and manage complexities
• Actively supports our mission, vision and core values
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to manage competing work demands and projects simultaneously
• Instills trust and partnership through collaboration
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Ability to effective communication (written/verbal)
• Strong PC skills, particularly MS Excel

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with payroll and time software systems, specifically Dayforce
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ability to work in a highly confidential environment
• Must be comfortable with heavy data entry to ensure ahigh accuracy rate
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness

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Why work for Sonepar?

At Sonepar USA, we are Powered by Difference. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you’ll get all the freedom you need to push boundaries, learn from your mistakes and help take our business to another level. You’ll also get opportunities to expand your industry experience every single day.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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