HR Analytics & Payroll Specialist

Preferred Management Corporation; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Management Corporation is seeking an HR Specialist to support the Human Resources Director in daily operations, focusing on reporting, payroll accuracy, and meticulous record-keeping. You will prepare and review weekly and monthly HR reports, identify discrepancies with the HR Director, and help resolve payroll issues while maintaining compliant employee records.

The role may require travel for site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication; able to draft clear correspondence and reports.
• High accuracy and attention to detail, especially with data and payroll records.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability, especially in HR Director’s absence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Paylocity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and review weekly and monthly HR reports for accuracy and completeness before distribution.
• Partner with the HR Director to identify, research, and resolve data discrepancies across HR and payroll systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving payroll-related issues, coordinating with payroll, finance, or outside providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant employee records, ensuring proper documentation and secure handling of confidential information.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR matters and act on behalf of the HR Director during site visits or travel.
• Respond to routine employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, payroll, and records.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and other HR administrative processes as needed.
• Draft clear, professional written communications, memos, and reports on behalf of the department.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and special projects as assigned by the HR Director.
• May be asked to travel to sites or conferences from time to time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organization

Problem solving

MS Office & HRIS

Paylocity

Education

HR/Business Admin degree preferred

2+ years HR/payroll experience

Experience with reporting/payroll

Job description

Preferred Management Corporation is seeking an HR Specialist to support the Human Resources Director in daily operations, focusing on reporting, payroll accuracy, and meticulous record-keeping. You will prepare and review weekly and monthly HR reports, identify discrepancies with the HR Director, and help resolve payroll issues while maintaining compliant employee records.

The role may require travel for site visits.