Human Resources and Payroll Clerk

Human Resources and Payroll Clerk

Summary

The Human Resources and Payroll Clerk is a dual-role position which handles the accurate, on-time processing of semi-monthly payroll while supporting other HR functions to keep operations running smoothly. This position works closely with the HR Manager and the HR Specialist to improve efficiencies, handle clerical functions of the department, maintains strict confidentiality and performs other related task deemed appropriate.

Position Type

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Manage and process semi-monthly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes to employees 
• Troubleshoot all payroll related employee issues/timecard issues

• Ensure the processing of new hires, promotions and terminations is accurate and timely
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement best practice operations
• Responsible for developing and maintaining employee data reports for various departments
• Provides customer service and support to the employees
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Support all internal and external audits related to HR and payroll
• Assist with ADP Portal updates
• Complete employment verifications as needed
• Assist with maintaining personnel files (paper files and uploading into employee files in ADP)
• Responsible for monthly anniversary card labels and mailings
• Performs other HR duties as assigned 
• Special Projects 

 Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Must be dependable in work attendance 
• Team oriented
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree or Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree 
• 1-2 years in Human Resources department, preferred but not required
• 1-2 years of experience working in ADP Workforce Now required
• Excellent written and oral communications skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Exemplary attendance is required
• Must have a valid Louisiana Driver’s License and Insurance

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.