General Position SummaryThe HR Generalist II, Payroll & Benefits is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, administration of employee benefit programs, and support of broader Human Resources initiatives. The position maintains payroll and benefit records, ensures accurate deductions and reporting, assists team members with benefit and payroll matters, and supports employee relations, engagement, compliance, training, and related HR activities. This role requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, customer service, and analytical skill.<\/p>\n
Essential Functions\u2022\tProcess and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of FPI bi-weekly payroll and monthly payroll and provide the Accounting Department with required reports.\u2022\tAdminister all company benefit and insurance programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, supplemental insurance, and other benefits offered to FPI team members.\u2022\tManage Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and supplemental insurance open enrollment activities.\u2022\tAdminister and assist team members with insurance claims, including supplemental coverage and COBRA.\u2022\tManage FMLA with the assistance of a third-party administrator.\u2022\tManage Short-Term Disability and leave-of-absence payments.\u2022\tAdminister the Health Savings Account (HSA) associated with medical insurance.\u2022\tComplete and reconcile monthly insurance billing for all insurance programs.\u2022\tReport monthly payroll and\/or benefits activity to the parent company, as required.\u2022\tProcess garnishments and child support orders in the HRIS.\u2022\tPrepare and maintain absenteeism reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.\u2022\tCommunicate all payroll and benefits notices to FPI team members in a timely manner.\u2022\tEnsure local and state compliance of payroll and benefit practices in coordination with HR leadership.\u2022\tConduct training related to payroll, benefits, and other assigned HR areas.\u2022\tSupport employee relations activities, communications, and investigations related to payroll and other assigned HR matters.\u2022\tTrack and maintain the Service Award Program and Perfect Attendance bonuses.\u2022\tParticipate in and support employee engagement initiatives and invitations.\u2022\tRespond to unemployment insurance claims.\u2022\tMaintain accurate, confidential payroll, benefits, and employee records and respond to employee questions in a professional and timely manner.<\/p>\n
Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)\u2022\tStrong customer service and the ability to work effectively with team members at all levels.\u2022\tAdvanced Microsoft Excel knowledge (including VLOOKUP, macros, Pivot Tables, etc.),\u2022\tMath skills necessary for payroll calculations, reconciliations, and premium-payment adjustments\u2022\tStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\u2022\tProblem analysis, problem resolution, and sound judgment.\u2022\tExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.\u2022\tAbility to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.<\/p>\n
Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirements\u2022\tBachelor\u2019s Degree in Human Resources or related field required\u2022\tHigh School Diploma required<\/p>\n
Work Experience Requirements\u2022\t1-2 years of payroll and benefits experience required.\u2022\t2+ years of experience in progressive Generalist role preferred\u2022\tAutomotive Manufacturing experience preferred.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"112194","_ch_external_id":"11613907","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-11-07","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11613907\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[52],"class_list":["post-131559","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-business-finance-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/131559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=131559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=131559"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=131559"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=131559"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=131559"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=131559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}