HR Specialist
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: HR & Payroll Specialist (Full-Time)
Position Summary
The HR & Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day human resources and payroll operations to ensure a smooth accurate and compliant employee experience. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented organized and eager to grow within the HR field. The HR & Payroll Specialist will assist with processing payroll maintaining employee records supporting onboarding activities and providing general HR administrative support.Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration (40%)
Position Summary
The HR & Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day human resources and payroll operations to ensure a smooth accurate and compliant employee experience. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented organized and eager to grow within the HR field. The HR & Payroll Specialist will assist with processing payroll maintaining employee records supporting onboarding activities and providing general HR administrative support.Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration (40%)
- Assist in preparing and processing biweekly or semi-monthly payroll for all employees.
- Review timesheets for accuracy completeness and compliance with company policies.
- Enter payroll changes such as new hires terminations wage adjustments and deductions.
- Audit payroll reports and follow up on discrepancies.
- Respond to basic payroll questions (pay dates timekeeping tax forms etc.) and escalate issues when needed.
- Support year-end payroll tasks including W-2 verification.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records both digital and hard copy.
- Assist with onboarding tasks including new hire paperwork background checks I-9 completion and system setup.
- Help coordinate employee changes (title salary status) and update HRIS as needed.
- Support benefits administration including enrollments changes and employee questions.
- Assist with compliance tasks such as posting requirements training documentation and audit prep.
- Provide general HR administrative support.
- Serve as a helpful point of contact for employees regarding HR and payroll inquiries.
- Support internal communications related to HR programs reminders deadlines and updates.
- Uphold confidentiality and ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 13 years of HR payroll or administrative experience (internships included).
- Basic understanding of HR and payroll processes is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required).
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (ADP Paycor Paylocity etc.).
- Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced service-oriented environment.
- Full-time onsite.
- Normal business hours with occasional deadlines requiring flexibility.
- Opportunity to learn and grow in both HR and payroll disciplines.
- Supportive team environment with on-the-job training.
- Exposure to a wide range of HR functions to build a strong foundation for future career growth.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Succession Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Military Experience
- Case Management
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Outsource your human resources with HR Elements. From HR Basics to Engagement, Development, Retention, and Attraction strategies, we offer customized business solutions that will allow you to focus on your core business activities.
