HRIS and Payroll Support Specialist
About The Position
The HRIS & Payroll Specialist provides transactional HR support with a primary focus on onboarding, personnel action processing, and employee recognition and reimbursement programs, while serving as trained backup for payroll operations. This role ensures all new hire documentation and system onboarding tasks are completed accurately and timely, supporting a smooth start for new employees. The position is responsible for executing personnel changes in the HRIS—including promotions, transfers, and management updates—while maintaining data integrity and communication flow with stakeholders. Additionally, the Specialist supports employee recognition efforts by tracking service milestones, collaborating with Marketing and leadership on award distribution, and processing employee referral and tuition reimbursement requests. The role maintains working knowledge of payroll processes to provide backup support to the Payroll Manager during absences, peak processing periods, and business continuity events. Acting as a central point for HRIS inquiries, the role assists with password resets, workflow monitoring, and basic system troubleshooting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 3 years of experience in the HR areas of payroll and/or working with HRIS.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering, maintaining, and reviewing employee or organizational data.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
- Payroll certification or related payroll credential.
Responsibilities
- Onboarding new hires and completing system onboarding tasks.
- Processing personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and management updates.
- Maintaining HRIS data integrity and communication flow with stakeholders.
- Supporting employee recognition efforts by tracking service milestones.
- Collaborating on award distribution and processing employee referral and tuition reimbursement requests.
- Providing backup support for payroll operations.
- Assisting with HRIS inquiries, including password resets, workflow monitoring, and basic system troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Low-Deductible and affordable Medical Plans including medical, dental and vision.
- Competitive salary.
- 401K with company match.
- Paid Time Off including Holidays, Vacation and Sick time.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Career development.
- Formal and Comprehensive Training Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
