HR & Payroll Specialist — Onboarding & Compliance

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable schedule

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an HR Assistant with payroll experience to support our HR team in recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, and employee relations. The role focuses on accuracy and compliance while providing clerical support.

You will handle weekly and semi-monthly payroll, maintain files, assist with benefits, respond to inquiries, and help drive HR projects in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Human Resources experience preferred
• Payroll processing experience required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and employee changes
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and company policies
• Prepare employment documents, reports, and HR correspondence
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements
• Support employee relations initiatives and HR projects
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

HRIS experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an HR Assistant with payroll experience to support our HR team in recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, and employee relations. The role focuses on accuracy and compliance while providing clerical support.

You will handle weekly and semi-monthly payroll, maintain files, assist with benefits, respond to inquiries, and help drive HR projects in a busy office environment.