Payroll-HR Specialist

Payroll/HR Specialist will act as a local resource for staff to address payroll, benefits, assist with Dimensions platform, serve as a liaison with SWK Finance, and human resource issues in coordination with SWK HR. Provide excellent customer service and assist in other accounting duties assigned. Coordinates staff travel, processes supply orders, and other general clerical duties.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as primary program liaison with SWK Finance and SWK HR.
• Coordinate with SWK HR to recruit new staff.
• Onboard new hires and ensure data is enrolled in SWK HR system.
• Serves as initial point of contact to address staff human resource issues including fact-finding.
• Coordinates with SWK HR to address human resource issues.
• Assist staff with Dimensions timekeeping/benefits platform.
• Assists with resolution of timekeeping/benefits issues, in coordination with SWK Finance.
• Coordinate staff travel.
• Preparing and submitting supply orders.
• Perform any other clerical duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Other Functions:

• Provides customer service to employees; in the area of pay, benefits and taxes as they relate to their pay, how to enter time or time off and who to contact for benefit questions.
• Cross train team members in your specific area of expertise.
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate degree with 3 years payroll/HR work or related experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to perform basic word processing and data entry.
• Previous experience with MIP software system preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Should be able to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issue.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.
  
  

Certificates and Licenses Required:

A valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s license and reliable means of transportation.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas.
• While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of work station and other office equipment.
• Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
  
  

Work Environment:

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and local travel, including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather conditions, and occasional environmental hazards.