HR/Payroll Specialist

KX Technologies LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The HR & Payroll Specialist supports payroll processes and human resources activities for the KX Technologies Connecticut team. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR & Payroll Specialist is the first point of contact for employee questions, advising on company policies, processing payroll, supporting recruiting efforts, coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding, HRIS system and records maintenance and special projects as needed.

•    Responsible for payroll including data input and data accuracy, partnering with supervisors and employees on payroll matters and running routine reports. 
•    Engage with employees in answering routine HR and payroll questions, escalating as necessary.
•    Coordinates and conducts employee onboarding/offboarding while ensuring a positive employee experience.
•    Collaborates with management to assist and/or facilitate key recruitment functions for both permanent and temporary employees. 
•    Supports HR Manager in administering employee benefit program.
•    Administers attendance policy and maintains employee information in HRIS and employee personnel files, reports on data as needed.
•    Organizes / facilitates employee training programs.
•    Actively participates in the planning and coordination of company events, employee activities, wellness initiatives and volunteer efforts.
•    Implements a wide range of programs to recognize and reward performance and build morale. 
•    Supports and actively participates in executing the organization’s safety program, maintains associated safety-related documentation (OSHA Logs, Safety Communications and Compliance, Training Materials).
•    Ensure consistent and accurate employee communications via all communications methods.
•    Champion Corporate initiatives such as DEI and Employee Engagement campaigns.
•    Supports HR Manager & Director and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
•    3-5 years’ Human Resources experience in Manufacturing environment
•    Understanding of payroll and personnel regulations
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
•    Proficiency in ADP and Workday a plus
•    Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
•    Ability to exercise effective judgment and sensitivity, successful in cross-functional relationship building.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly 
•    Fluency in both English and Spanish is essential
•    Extremely organized, detail oriented, ability to maintain accuracy while handling multiple deadlines.
 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.