HR and Payroll Support Specialist (Full-Time Temporary)
Anticipate the role being needed for 6-12 months
Cherry Tree Dental Madison WI (Remote)
Cherry Tree Dental is a growing dental service organization committed to helping practices deliver exceptional patient care. Our team works collaboratively across locations to provide operational clinical and financial support that empowers dental professionals to thrive.
The HR and Payroll Support Specialist (Temporary) is responsible for supporting core payroll and human resources functions with a focus on accuracy confidentiality and customer service. This entry-level role will assist in processing payroll maintain employee records completing employment verifications and responding to routine HR inquiries. This temporary position will support the Cherry Tree Dental Human Resources team during a transition to a shared service model with our new owner.
**While this role will primarily be remote it will require occasional travel to Cherry Tree Dental clinical sites work locations vendor locations therefore candidates should be within a reasonable distance of Madison WI.**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performaccurate and timely HRIS data entry for new hires terminations transfers and employee updates.
- Assistwith bi-weekly payroll processing including timecard review corrections payroll adjustments.
- Maintainand update employee personnel files in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Completeemployee verifications and respond to routine HR and payroll-related inquiries.
- Provideonboarding support such as preparing new hire documents entering I-9 information.
- Trackand update employee leave requests PTO balances and FMLA documentation as directed.
- Generateand distribute routine reports from HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. headcount turnover overtime).
- Assistwith processing and reconciling benefit enrollments changes and deductions during payroll.
- Supportcompliance by ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
- Provideexcellent customer service to employees by addressing basic HR and payroll questions in a timely manner.
- Collaboratewith the HR team on special projects and other administrative tasks as needed during the transition period.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in human resources business administration or related field.
- Education and relative work experience can be considered in lieu of associates degree.
- Two years experience in HR payroll or administrative support.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (Paychex ADP etc.).
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong professional written verbal and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently in a team environment with limited supervision
- Ability to occasionally travel for work including out of town and overnight for various meetings or professional development opportunities
Required Experience:
Junior IC