Human Resources Generalist/Payroll

Impact Confections is an innovative manufacturer of candies under the WarHeads® and Melster Candies® brand names. WarHeads® are one of the most recognized (and tastiest!) sour candies in the world and the fastest growing brand in the market!

SUMMARY

The Human Resource/Payroll’s primary role is responsible for performing human resource and payroll related duties and works closely with the Human Resource Manager. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, safety and employment law compliance. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process weekly payroll for an average of 220 full time employees, ensuring human resource information system records are complete and accurate.
• Complete new-employee orientations and training.
• Process daily and weekly reconciliation of direct labor hours for financial reporting and payroll accuracy.
• Ability to use discretion with highly confidential employee information
• Handles first level of employee relations counseling for hourly production employees.
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews.
• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, monthly benefit reconciliations and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Maintains employee files and record keeping.
• Maintains Payroll and HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of UKG is strongly preferred
• Prepares and responds to assigned reporting requirements and requests for information.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Assist with assuring that the facility observes Local, State and Federal labor laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate commitment to food safety and continuous improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be highly organized and detail oriented. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel. Ability to learn other application software essential to performing job tasks. Experience with UKG or other HRIS systems. HR, Payroll and/or Benefit certifications are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is equally quiet to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Janesville, WI 53546 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person