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Harbor Foodservice · 1 day ago

Payroll/ HR Generalist

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $82K/yr

3+ years exp

Harbor Foodservice is seeking a Payroll/HR Generalist to manage various HR functions, including payroll, recruitment, and employee relations. The role involves overseeing payroll processing, maintaining team member data, and ensuring compliance with labor laws while providing support to employees.

Food and BeverageFood DeliverySupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Lead in a variety of HR functions including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance

Oversee payroll processing of time files bi-weekly for upload to corporate payroll system. Audit payroll reports after each pay period and see that corrections are made if errors are found

Maintain up-to-date team member data in UKG and Paylocity time and attendance systems, including holiday entries, additions, and deletions; regularly verify and update all configuration data

Train new team members in the use of our UKG and Paylocity automated time-keeping systems. Schedule occasional “refresher” training for all team members

Compile new hire personnel files. Ensure that the documents in the personnel files are consistent with legal compliance

Assist in recruiting, when necessary, by preparing job postings, job ads, screening applicants and performing interviews

Schedule all pre-placement drug screens, and background checks. Work with the operation supervisors to maintain Delivery Driver and Order Selector applicant files and order MVRs for drivers

Receive and calculate union pension and medical bills monthly, cost out to the correct cost centers

Monitor benefits accruals on union team members who are on leave or light duty

Respond to all employment verifications and requests for information

Figure union vacation and sick accruals as needed bi-weekly

Monitor Union dues deductions to ensure that no team member owes back dues. Monitor Local Union 174 and Local Union 117 monthly pay rate changes that affect dues amount

Assist departments on personnel problems, labor relations, staffing needs, interpretation of personnel policies and procedures

Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support to resolve issues and maintain a positive work environment

Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Conduct regular audits and provide recommendations for improvements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll processingHR software proficiencyLabor laws knowledgeRecruitment experienceEmployee relationsAnalytical skillsSHRM-CPPHR certificationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred

3-5 years of related Human Resources experience highly preferred

Strong knowledge of labor and payroll laws and regulations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of employment law, state and federal, is essential to this position

Ability to file, possess organizational skills, and be able to make presentations to small groups

Ability to counsel employees on a variety of subjects, including company policy, and benefits, and help employees with other issues which may affect their work life

Ability to work well with other employees to foster a respectful and professional work environment

Ability to pass a background investigation and drug test