HR & Payroll Generalist

• Run bi-weekly full-cycle payrolls in Paycom HRIS, including audit reports and reconciliations.
  • Review timecards and consult with employees or managers to resolve issues.
  • Confirm accuracy of earnings and retro-pay calculations, accruals, bonuses, reimbursements, garnishments, deductions, and all other items that affect employee pay.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholding, reporting requirements, and paid sick leave calculations.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
  • Respond to payroll inquiries, quickly resolve or escalate discrepancies, explain payroll nuances, and answer employee questions in a clear, relatable, and customer focused manner.
• Serve as the primary Paycom HRIS administrator.
  • Create and manage employee records including new hire profile creation, pay changes, job transfers, benefit assignments, PTO accruals, and terminations.
  • Help employees and managers with user access, timecards, and PTO requests in Paycom.
  • Provide system training and support as needed.
• Partner with Accounting to reconcile payroll accounts in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP), verify monthly benefit charges, and support year-end payroll activities such as W-2 processing.
• Prepare payroll reports for Accounting, HR, and leadership as directed.
• Identify and propose potential improvements to existing payroll practices and procedures.

• Benefits Admin
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for our medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, and 401(k) plans.
  • Answer questions about benefits eligibility, enrollment, changes, and claims questions.
  • Maintain accurate employee benefits records and ensure timely processing of benefit elections, changes, terminations, and COBRA paperwork.
  • Reconcile benefit invoices and audit enrollment, payroll deductions, and carrier data for accuracy.
• Safety & Employee Relations
  • Participate in monthly Safety Committee meetings and other Safety Program activities.
  • Quickly respond to safety incidents. Partner with managers to complete thorough safety investigations. (Managers lead the process, HR advises/audits.)
  • Address employee relations issues and escalate to the HR Manager as needed.
  • Support employee recognition programs and engagement activities.
• General HR Admin
  • Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding company policies and procedures.
  • Help managers draft HR request forms, performance improvement plans, and other documents.
  • Create, organize, and maintain all physical and electronic employee files. Audit files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Respond to current and former employee records requests, employment verification requests, and unemployment insurance claims.
  • Support recruiting efforts by drafting job posts, reviewing applications, conducting phone screenings, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers.
  • Manage attendance tracking using automated reports; regularly update plant PTO calendar.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Pay attention to regulatory changes, ensure timely compliance, and escalate as needed.

• Be actively engaged in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Work safely. Follow all directions and procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Demonstrate our core values of Teamwork, Collaboration, and No Drama.
• Be on-time for every scheduled shift - reliable attendance is a must!

• At least 2 years’ experience doing full cycle payroll processing for 100+ employees using a modern HRIS. Direct experience running payroll through Paycom is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in benefits administration, safety and workers' comp, or a similar process-focused HR function.
• Patience and a desire to help employees navigate their work life.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to communicate clearly and build trust across all levels of the company.
• Data accuracy, organizational skills, and follow-through for smooth payroll runs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and ability to apply local, state, and federal tax regulations including garnishments and other deductions.
• Understanding of and ability to apply benefit regulations such as COBRA, ACA, and ERISA.

• Formal education, training, or certifications in Accounting, Finance, or HR.
• Experience working with manufacturing or warehouse teams.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or similar software.
• Intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPS.
• Experience coaching and influencing without authority.
• Ability to explain programs such as FMLA, PFML, and ADA to employees and managers.
• Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cambodian.

• The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00, based on experience, education, training, market conditions, and business needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with up to 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• This is a 100% on-site, full-time opportunity working 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.
• Work address is 9131 10^th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108.

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