The Payroll/HR Clerk plays a crucial role in managing the administrative tasks related to both payroll processing and the comprehensive management of employee relations from hiring through to termination. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can efficiently handle payroll functions, support recruitment efforts, manage onboarding and termination processes, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will be an organized, reliable individual capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management: Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, benefits, tax withholdings, and deductions. Maintain up-to-date payroll records and resolve any payroll discrepancies.
• Recruitment and Hiring: Assist in the recruitment process by posting job ads, organizing resumes, scheduling interviews, and participating in selection processes. Prepare employment contracts and offers.
• Onboarding: Conduct comprehensive onboarding sessions for new hires, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed, and introducing them to company policies and culture.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain current HR files and databases, updating information such as new hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, and promotions.
• Benefits Administration: Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, answering employee queries, and liaising with vendors.
• Terminations: Handle the administrative tasks involved in employee terminations, including conducting exit interviews, ensuring return of company property, and processing final paychecks.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Stay updated on changes to labor legislation and implement necessary changes to internal policies.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, company policies, and other HR-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in payroll processing and human resources functions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, payroll practices, and benefits administration.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in QuickBooks.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting field preferred.

Location:
This is an in-person position at the corporate office in Chattanooga, TN.

Status:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Full-time employees can elect medical, dental, and vision coverage, and will receive two weeks of paid vacation in the first year, two paid personal days, nine paid holidays, company paid life insurance, participation in a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match, and the option to enroll in supplemental insurance policies, including life, cancer, disability, accident, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person