HRIS Payroll & Benefits Specialist

As the HRIS Payroll Specialist, you will oversee HRIS system maintenance and deliver professional administration in payroll, benefits, wellness programs, leaves, compliance reporting, and HR metrics. Acting as a trusted partner to employees and leadership teams, your expertise will ensure smooth operations and compliance across all HR functions.

Who We Are

Established in 1962, Mate Precision Technologies is a world-class manufacturer serving the precision fabrication and machining industries. Headquartered near Minneapolis Minnesota, Mate delivers products to more than 80 countries from its 300,000 ft. manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:
HRIS Management:

• Maintain HRIS operations with a focus on data integrity, security, and performance.
• Update and manage employee records, including payroll, benefits, and tax information.

Payroll Administration:

• Process payroll for US, Canadian, and Belgian employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll changes, reconciliations, and compliance activities.

Benefits Administration:

• Manage benefits enrollment, change reporting, and qualifying events.
• Support open enrollment, new hire benefit activities, and COBRA notifications.

Employee Support & Compliance:

• Collaborate on leave management, including FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation.
• Ensure compliance with EEO, AAP, OSHA, and other federal/state reporting requirements.

Engagement & Communication:

• Support employee appreciation events, wellness efforts, and safety programs.
• Create engaging employee communication materials.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance systems and processes.
• Generate HR reports and provide actionable insights for leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of HRIS experience and 2 years in payroll and benefits. Familiarity with Paylocity is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $ 75,000 - $95,000 / year based upon experience and skillset
• Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and More!
• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Award-winning Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement