Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) · 4 months ago
HR Generalist & Payroll SpecialistNew
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expBrown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. They are seeking a high energy HR Generalist and Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes while ensuring data integrity in the HRIS system.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Process Payroll
Process and track garnishment and other court orders
Ensure tax withholdings are accurate
Register BGL with new states as we expand
Manage all aspects of BGL benefits program, including annual enrollment, new enrollments, qualified life event changes, eligibility to vendors, pricing, census reporting, payroll deductions, audit and maintenance of data and monthly benefit invoices
Manage BGL’s 401k program including employee enrollment and education, audits, and vendor management
Manage workers’ compensation insurance set up in new states as we expand
Responsible for data integrity in the HRIS system, Paycor, and the performance review system, Via People
Responsible for setting up new vacation plans within the system, maintaining the onboarding process within Paycor, uploading policies for acknowledgment and pulling reports as needed
Partnering with our internal training committee to create a two-week training program including agenda, content and materials
Partnering with marketing to finalize program materials
Participating in the venue selection process
Onboard new employees including I9 completion, benefit enrollment, payroll set up, harassment training, and orientation
Partner with VP of HR to onboard approximately 20 recent graduates every summer
Assist in implementing HR programs such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, employee recognition initiatives, and in-office events
Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, payroll and benefits providing clear and timely assistance
Explain leave options to employees including FMLA, short term disability, parental and leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of human resources experience in a professional services environment
Minimum of 3 years of experience processing a multi-state payroll ideally with Paycor, but prefer 5 years of payroll processing experience
Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field
Experience processing payroll
Strong working knowledge of core HR functions including onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations
Experience maintaining an HRIS system such Paycor, Paychex, UKG, ADP
Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you know how to build trust at all levels
A proactive, team-first mindset and a passion for solving problems and making things better
Resourcefulness
High attention to detail and organization
Working knowledge of U.S. employment law; multi-state knowledge is a plus
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Ability to travel 15%
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
PTO
401k with employer match
Paid holidays
Cell phone reimbursement
And more
Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alan Bugler
Managing Director
John Tilson
Managing Director
Recent News
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