HR Generalist/Payroll and Benefits

Job Overview The HR Specialist: Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for 300+ employees and the effective administration of employee benefits programs. This role involves managing payroll systems, supporting benefits enrollment and administration, maintaining employee records, and HR support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a high level of confidentiality, and a solid understanding of payroll, benefits compliance, and HR best practices.

Payroll Administration and Employee Records:

- Process payrolls for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

- Maintain the payroll database and records, ensuring compliance with tax and legal requirements.

- Processes employee changes including, but not limited to, job changes, wage rate changes, employment status changes, etc. in HRIS to ensure accurate record-keeping.

- Ensure timely and accurate entries to the HRIS database.

- Responds to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, child support payments and employment verifications.

- Respond to unemployment claims.

- Ensure employee files are up to date, including proper storage of tax forms, benefit elections, and disciplinary records.

- Provide payroll reports for the purpose of audits or on demand as needed.

- Ensure accurate W2s, and 1095 documents and ensure proper distribution to employees.

- Provide external vendors with any census data needed for the purpose of IRS filings

Benefits Administration:

- Manage employee benefits enrollment, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

- Coordinate open enrollment periods, including communication with employees and enrollment system management.

- Act as the point of contact for employees on benefits-related questions and resolve issues as needed.

- Work with external benefit providers and ensure accurate deductions from payroll.

- Audits monthly invoices for accuracy.

General HR Duties

- Participates in developing Human Resource department goals, objectives, and systems.

- Provides support for HR Team.

- Complete job-related training courses and/or seminars, as may be required for the job and/or assigned.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

About US

Our Mission: “Keeping Your World Running” by providing unmatched value to our customers.

Our Core Values:

FAMILY – We recognize the value of Family & Community.

INTEGRITY – Our people will have the highest Integrity.

PROFITABILITY - We invest Profitability in our future.

SAFETY – We will operate Safely.

We believe that each employee contributes directly to Valor’s growth and success, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. We hope your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Valor is involved in many different types of businesses, but all center around the wholesaling or retailing of petroleum products and related services.

What We Offer

- Competitive Salary

- Health Insurance (eligible FOM after hire date for health benefits)

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Valor Paid $25k Life and AD&D coverage

- Vacation (receive 10 days of vacation after 3 calendar months!)

- Sick Pay

- 401K

- On Demand Pay for times when you need your money before payday.

- FIPS Core Value Annual Incentives

- Years of Service Awards and Incentives – $100 per year paid in 5-year increments

- Employee Discount Program

- Make A Wish Donation opportunities

Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

- 2+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, or a related HR role.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and benefits administration.

- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (experience with specific systems is a plus).

- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters confidentially.

- Familiarity with employment laws and regulations, including FMLA and ACA compliance.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

- Proficiency with Paylocity or the ability to quickly learn

- Have reliable transportation and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record

Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or SHRM - CP certification.

- Experience with applicant tracking systems and compensation analysis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person