HR Operations Specialist: Payroll, Compliance & Training

Williams County; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Williams County is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to coordinate HR programs, perform payroll-timekeeping duties and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The role involves benefits administration, performance evaluation processes, and confidentiality of records, with selection based on education and HR/payroll experience. This position supports the HR team and department heads in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field required.
• Four years of HR or payroll-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Completes bi-weekly audit of timesheet entries and accrued leave usage; submits validated timesheets and reports to the Finance department for bi-weekly payroll.
• Oversees planning, training, administration and compliance of the annual performance evaluation program, including document management/data tracking/analysis, HRIS configuration, and employee communication.
• Administers HRIS platform used for timekeeping, accruals, performance evaluations, and tracking employee data.
• Executes programming, maintenance and repairs on timeclock hardware.
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available data deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
• Assists HR team in benefits administration, recruiting, and legal compliance.

Skills

HR/payroll experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field

Job description

Williams County is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to coordinate HR programs, perform payroll-timekeeping duties and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The role involves benefits administration, performance evaluation processes, and confidentiality of records, with selection based on education and HR/payroll experience. This position supports the HR team and department heads in daily operations.