HR and Payroll Business Partner

Fuller • Allentown, PA

19d

About The Position

The HR & Payroll Business Partner supports Fuller Technologies’ U.S. operations by managing accurate and timely payroll while providing day-to-day HR support to managers and employees. The role helps support employees, ensure compliance, and deliver consistent HR and payroll processes across the organization.

The position is part of a collaborative Human Resources team that partners with leaders and employees across Fuller Technologies to support people, strengthen organizational performance, and deliver effective HR programs. The role also works with HR and payroll colleagues across regions and provides backup support for Mexico and Brazil payroll processes after cross-training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 8 years of progressive HR and payroll experience, including substantial hands-on U.S. payroll processing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing U.S. payroll, including exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Experience supporting managers and employees across employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, and employment compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Willingness to learn and provide backup support for Mexico and Brazil payroll processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Paylocity is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or operational environment is preferred.
• HR or payroll certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate accurate, timely U.S. payroll for approximately 250 exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, calculations, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policies, and workplace matters.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
• Assist with employee relations matters, performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and appropriate documentation.
• Support annual HR processes, including performance reviews, merit planning, talent initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate employee information in Workday and other HR and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Partner with HR and payroll colleagues across regions and cross-train on Mexico and Brazil payroll processes to provide backup support when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the employee experience.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• The ability to help shape HR and payroll processes while supporting employees and the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior