Wooddale Barbecue
HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist
Wooddale Barbecue, Wood Dale, Illinois, us, 60399
About the OrganizationAbout SBR Events Group
We are a collection of two of Chicago's leading special event brands, all working collectively together to provide our clients with proven excellence in culinary, hospitality design, and production for their unique events.
SBR Events Group brings tremendous opportunities for agile and passionate individuals looking to work hard in a dynamic, challenging, fun, and inspiring environment. We place integrity, teamwork, and kindness at the heart of what we do.
We have created a culture where we are passionate about collaboration and hospitality and can care for each other and our customers by doing the right thing for the right reason.
Get to know us!
TikTok: @sweetbabyrayscateringIG: @sweetbabyrayscateringIG: @truecuisineFacebook: Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant & CateringYouTube: Sweet Baby Ray's Catering
CategoryAdministration
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time
PositionHR Generalist & Payroll Specialist
Description
Job Summary:
The HR Generalist-Payroll Specialist manages the day-to-day payroll functions, HRIS administration, and supporting various HR activities. This role ensures payroll processing and accuracy, compliance with relevant regulations, and efficient HR operations. The position is integral to maintaining positive employee relations through timely and accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration:
Process Payroll: Consistently and accurately process bi-weekly payroll for over 175 employees, ensuring timely payment of wages.
Timekeeping: Review and verify timesheets in the timekeeping system for completeness and accuracy.
Data Entry: Enter and manage payroll-related changes such as new hires, terminations, benefits adjustments, and tax information.
Compliance: Ensure all payroll changes are appropriately documented and approved.
Balancing and Reporting: Balance payroll, complete general ledger (GL) entries for accounting, and generate various payroll reports for management.
Issue Resolution: Research, analyze, resolve payroll discrepancies, and escalate issues as needed.
System Upgrades: Evaluate and implement updates and changes to the payroll/HRIS systems, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency.
Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate application of taxes, garnishments, child support, and other deductions. Review quarterly tax reports and filings.
HRIS Administration:
File Maintenance: Maintain electronic employee personnel files and documentation, ensuring records are up-to-date and accurate.
Data Integrity: Conduct data integrity checks by running queries, analyzing data, and reviewing source documents.
Reporting: Prepare statistical summaries and reports on payroll, performance management, demographics, and other HR-related data.
Compliance Reports: Generate regulatory reports such as EEO-1 and 401k Census and participate in annual non-discrimination testing for benefits plans.
Process Improvements: Recommend and implement process improvements related to HRIS functionality and utilization.
Benefits Administration:
Enrollment and Changes (401k): Administer employee 401k enrollment.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning benefits administration (e.g., FMLA, COBRA, ERISA).
Audits: Support payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and 401k audits, coordinating with accounting and external auditors.
Claims Management: Handle unemployment claims, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
HR Generalist Duties:
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Supports the talent acquisition team in recruiting and selecting candidates.Supports departments in organizing job fairs and other recruitment-related events.Handles employment verifications and background checks for new hires and active employees.Onboarding Management: Manage onboarding for all new hires, including I-9 forms, payroll access and setup, and HR policy review and training.
Conduct new employee orientation-Coordinates all activities for new employee onboarding, including first-day orientation, employee payroll and benefits portal training, and job-specific onboarding training and activities.Provides continuous education to employees on handbook, benefits, and compliance-related issues.Employee Relations: Assists in resolving employee relations issues at the direction of the Director of Human Resources, including counseling, conflict resolution, and enforcing policies.
Employee Training: Coordinate employee training programs, maintain training records, and support the rollout of new learning initiatives.
Team Engagement: Organize employee engagement activities, anniversary and birthday celebrations, and company-wide events to boost morale and team spirit.
Special Projects: Assist with special HR projects as required, providing additional support to the HR Director.
Audit Support: Gather information and prepare documentation for internal and external audits as needed.
Compliance and Record Keeping: Ensure record retention and organization of paper and electronic files in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
An associate's degree is required; a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in HRIS and payroll processing.Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and experience with payroll systems such as Paycom, Paychex, and Paylocity.Knowledge:
Solid understanding of employment law, payroll regulations, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, and benefits administration.Organizational Skills:
Excellent organizational skills with a solid attention to detail and accuracy.Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.Problem-Solving:
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and resolve issues resourcefully.Confidentiality:
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.Additional Requirements:
Compliance:
Must perform all duties in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.Continuous Improvement:
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Physical Requirements:
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand. Regularly use hands and fingers to handle control or feel objects. Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering financial information into a computer
Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday- Full Time-Associate
Reproting relationship:
The incumbent reports to the Director of Accounting and Human Resources.
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Benefits:
SBR Events Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families in managing their health and wellness needs. Some ot the benefits may include:
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions.
Dental insurance, Health insurance, and Vision insurance.
Health savings account.
Short-term and long-term disability income.
Term life and AD&D insurance.
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
Performance bonuses.
Flexible schedule
Employee discounts
Wellness programs
Wealth management planning
Reward programs
EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
We are a collection of two of Chicago's leading special event brands, all working collectively together to provide our clients with proven excellence in culinary, hospitality design, and production for their unique events.
SBR Events Group brings tremendous opportunities for agile and passionate individuals looking to work hard in a dynamic, challenging, fun, and inspiring environment. We place integrity, teamwork, and kindness at the heart of what we do.
We have created a culture where we are passionate about collaboration and hospitality and can care for each other and our customers by doing the right thing for the right reason.
Get to know us!
TikTok: @sweetbabyrayscateringIG: @sweetbabyrayscateringIG: @truecuisineFacebook: Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant & CateringYouTube: Sweet Baby Ray's Catering
CategoryAdministration
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time
PositionHR Generalist & Payroll Specialist
Description
Job Summary:
The HR Generalist-Payroll Specialist manages the day-to-day payroll functions, HRIS administration, and supporting various HR activities. This role ensures payroll processing and accuracy, compliance with relevant regulations, and efficient HR operations. The position is integral to maintaining positive employee relations through timely and accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration:
Process Payroll: Consistently and accurately process bi-weekly payroll for over 175 employees, ensuring timely payment of wages.
Timekeeping: Review and verify timesheets in the timekeeping system for completeness and accuracy.
Data Entry: Enter and manage payroll-related changes such as new hires, terminations, benefits adjustments, and tax information.
Compliance: Ensure all payroll changes are appropriately documented and approved.
Balancing and Reporting: Balance payroll, complete general ledger (GL) entries for accounting, and generate various payroll reports for management.
Issue Resolution: Research, analyze, resolve payroll discrepancies, and escalate issues as needed.
System Upgrades: Evaluate and implement updates and changes to the payroll/HRIS systems, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency.
Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate application of taxes, garnishments, child support, and other deductions. Review quarterly tax reports and filings.
HRIS Administration:
File Maintenance: Maintain electronic employee personnel files and documentation, ensuring records are up-to-date and accurate.
Data Integrity: Conduct data integrity checks by running queries, analyzing data, and reviewing source documents.
Reporting: Prepare statistical summaries and reports on payroll, performance management, demographics, and other HR-related data.
Compliance Reports: Generate regulatory reports such as EEO-1 and 401k Census and participate in annual non-discrimination testing for benefits plans.
Process Improvements: Recommend and implement process improvements related to HRIS functionality and utilization.
Benefits Administration:
Enrollment and Changes (401k): Administer employee 401k enrollment.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning benefits administration (e.g., FMLA, COBRA, ERISA).
Audits: Support payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and 401k audits, coordinating with accounting and external auditors.
Claims Management: Handle unemployment claims, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
HR Generalist Duties:
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Supports the talent acquisition team in recruiting and selecting candidates.Supports departments in organizing job fairs and other recruitment-related events.Handles employment verifications and background checks for new hires and active employees.Onboarding Management: Manage onboarding for all new hires, including I-9 forms, payroll access and setup, and HR policy review and training.
Conduct new employee orientation-Coordinates all activities for new employee onboarding, including first-day orientation, employee payroll and benefits portal training, and job-specific onboarding training and activities.Provides continuous education to employees on handbook, benefits, and compliance-related issues.Employee Relations: Assists in resolving employee relations issues at the direction of the Director of Human Resources, including counseling, conflict resolution, and enforcing policies.
Employee Training: Coordinate employee training programs, maintain training records, and support the rollout of new learning initiatives.
Team Engagement: Organize employee engagement activities, anniversary and birthday celebrations, and company-wide events to boost morale and team spirit.
Special Projects: Assist with special HR projects as required, providing additional support to the HR Director.
Audit Support: Gather information and prepare documentation for internal and external audits as needed.
Compliance and Record Keeping: Ensure record retention and organization of paper and electronic files in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
An associate's degree is required; a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in HRIS and payroll processing.Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and experience with payroll systems such as Paycom, Paychex, and Paylocity.Knowledge:
Solid understanding of employment law, payroll regulations, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, and benefits administration.Organizational Skills:
Excellent organizational skills with a solid attention to detail and accuracy.Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.Problem-Solving:
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and resolve issues resourcefully.Confidentiality:
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.Additional Requirements:
Compliance:
Must perform all duties in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.Continuous Improvement:
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Physical Requirements:
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand. Regularly use hands and fingers to handle control or feel objects. Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering financial information into a computer
Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday- Full Time-Associate
Reproting relationship:
The incumbent reports to the Director of Accounting and Human Resources.
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Benefits:
SBR Events Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families in managing their health and wellness needs. Some ot the benefits may include:
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions.
Dental insurance, Health insurance, and Vision insurance.
Health savings account.
Short-term and long-term disability income.
Term life and AD&D insurance.
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
Performance bonuses.
Flexible schedule
Employee discounts
Wellness programs
Wealth management planning
Reward programs
EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.