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Job Opening: HR Benefits/Payroll Specialist

    July 2, 2025

    HR BENEFITS/PAYROLL SPECIALIST

    American Implement is seeking a detail-oriented professional who excels at
    multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates the utmost discretion
    in handling confidential information, and provides friendly, responsive customer service
    to support our employees with care and professionalism.

    Compensation depends on experience and certification.
    Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
    Schedule: 40-45 hrs/week, M-F

    JOB SUMMARY:   
    The HR Benefits/Payroll Specialist will perform a wide range of advanced administrative and clerical support to one or more human resources functions, including benefits, compensation, employee/labor relations, training, equal employment opportunity, recruiting, and/or employee records.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Respond to routine questions on HR policy and pay-related inquiries from staff.
    • Assist with open enrollment, orientation, and other training presentations.
    • Process benefits enrollments and/or changes in HRIS system and on benefit provider websites.
    • Track part-time employee hours for ACA compliance.
    • Research, generate, compile, and prepare confidential and sensitive reports and/or documents.
    • Prepare and file annual EEO report.
    • Administer Work Comp Claims process.
    • Administer Leaves of Absence including coordination of Work Comp, FMLA, and ADA.
    • Serve as admin support and back up to Payroll Administrator,
    • Serves as admin support and back up to HR/Executive Assistant and HR Director.
    • Prepares and processes payroll and associated information at least once a month, including running reports, making 401k deposit, writing up tickets, processing garnishments, preparing G/L, and filing payroll documents.
    • Help prepare and process commission payroll once monthly.
    • Perform basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle.
    • Prepare and submit annual 401(k) audit spreadsheet.
    • May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies.
    • Provide professional, courteous service and present a positive, professional image of the company.
    • Comply with all safety rules and regulations of the company.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
       

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • College degree (business or related field) preferred, or equivalent experience.
    • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in human resources.
    • SHRM or HRCI certification a plus.
    • HRIS experience preferred. ADP experience a plus.
    • Excellent oral and written skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
    • Strong interpersonal/customer-service skills.
    • Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people.
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.