People Operations Specialist

Fraport USA Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

15d

About The Position

The People Operations Specialist supports day-to-day human resources operations and full-cycle recruiting while also managing payroll processing and overseeing general company administration. This role is central to maintaining a positive employee experience and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and comfortable balancing HR, payroll, and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

2–5 years of HR experience; payroll processing experience.
Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, etc.).
Strong understanding of employment laws and payroll regulations.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
Support full-cycle recruitment including job postings, screening, interviewing coordination, and onboarding.
Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.
Assist with performance review cycles, employee relations matters, and corrective action documentation.
Coordinate training, compliance programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
Maintain payroll records, timekeeping data, and employee pay changes.
Audit for accuracy.
Manage payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and reimbursements.
Collaborate with Finance on payroll reporting, tax filings, and year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s).
Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll questions.
Manage all company travel.
Manage office supplies, equipment, vendor relationships, and service contracts.