Human Resource and Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: HR & Payroll Specialist

Department: Benchmark Foam Inc.

Reports To: Human Resource Manager

Full time position - Monday thru Friday

Summary: Under the direction of the HR Manager, provide administrative support to HR and Accounting, including recruiting, onboarding, data entry, employment verification and payroll and benefits administration. Consistently acts as a representative of Benchmark Foam by personifying the company’s Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benchmark Foam operates on the principle of effective teamwork. Other duties may be assigned, including cross-training and/or working in other departments.

Supports company policies, procedures and programs compliance, ensuring consistent and timely communication of all throughout the company.

Recruits, interviews, and assists management in selecting applicants to fill vacant positions. Places job opening advertisements as needed. Work with HR Manager to plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. Responsible for completing the onboarding process through our HRIS platform and Global Shop Solution software.

Perform payroll duties, including updating personnel records, computing pay rates and verification to ensure accurate and timely processes are maintained.

Support the HR Manager on records of benefits plans participation such as insurance (life, health, medical, dental, vision, short term disability), 401k, PTO and personal leave absences. Assists with personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and employee statistics for government reporting.

Assists in planning and coordinating activities to increase employee engagement and retention.

Provide administrative functions such as creating documents, handling mail and maintaining filing. Answer common Human Resources questions from team members and supervisors.

Continually provides exceptional internal and external customer service through pleasant, enthusiastic demeanor in person, over the phone or by email/fax. Responds to all requests for assistance in a prompt, timely manner.

Ability to work with highly confidential information and documentation with discretion.

Competencies:

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent education and experience. Minimum 2 years of Human Resource and Payroll/Accounting experience is preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer hardware and software including Database software, HRIS Software, Microsoft Office, Google, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Willingness to learn company software.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.

Essential Physical Functions: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to working extra hours, when necessary to achieve goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

Strategic Thinking – Processes information; uses intuition and experience to complement information.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; aligns work with established goals; implements cost-saving measures. Consistently acts as a representative of Benchmark Foam by personifying the company’s On-Time Delivery Guarantee.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; meets commitments; gives and solicits feedback; manages difficult or emotional situations; provides customer service to fellow team members by responding promptly to needs.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; communicates effectively with team members with minimal supervisor, able to read and interpret written information and the ability to multi-task as needed. Exceptional oral and written communication and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills and problem solving.

This document does not constitute an offer of employment or create an employment contract of any kind. Any job offer will not provide a contract other than an at-will relationship between Benchmark Foam Inc. and employee.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions of the position have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

I have read and understand my responsibilities for this role at the Company as noted above and declare that I am able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee Signature: _______________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________

Origination Date: April 2026

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Human Resources : 2 years (Required)
• Payroll : 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Watertown, SD 57201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, SD 57201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person