Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

Stage Front Tickets, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the event ticket sales industry is seeking an HR and Payroll Specialist to ensure compliance with employment laws and manage payroll and benefits. This role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle and maintaining HR policies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in HR functions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR experience in a generalist or payroll role.
• Proven experience in at least two HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance reviews.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for over 50 employees.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbia, MD

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

About Stage Front:

Stage Front is a technology leader in the event ticket sales industry, providing tools and services enabling end-to-end management throughout the lifecycle of a ticket. Trusted for over 40 years in the industry, Stage Front is continuing to develop new ways to empower our users and take them to the next level.

Position Details:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable HR and Payroll Specialist to support Stage Front’s HR function by ensuring the organization’s employment practices comply with federal, state, and local laws. This role combines compliance expertise with generalist duties, including payroll, onboarding, benefits administration, policy development, and some office management.

Responsibilities:

Generalist:

• Support the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, and policy adherence.
• Manage benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and liaise with benefit providers.
• Assist in employee relations investigations and resolution of complaints or concerns.
• Help design, implement, and update HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in HR projects, employee engagement, and training programs.
• Maintain the company's HRIS database.

Payroll Administration:

• Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for over 50 employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including salary adjustments, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Coordinate with finance/accounting to reconcile payroll and resolve any discrepancies.
• Administer and audit benefits deductions, garnishments, and other withholdings.
  
• Generate payroll reports as needed for audits, management review, or regulatory filings.
  
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, earnings, deductions, and tax documents (e.g., W-2s).

Office Management:

• Full-time in office support role- 4-5 days a week Mon- Fri.
• Assist with office management, cleanliness, and organization.
• Process and schedule office maintenance requests.
• Responsible for managing Brivo, ADT, Plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Answer general phone calls through RingCentral and direct them to the appropriate department or person.
• Receive and sort mail and packages to appropriate departments.
• Ship out/ receive Tech equipment when necessary.
• Responsible for setting up work stations for office visitors.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

Experience:

• 1-3 years of HR experience in a generalist or payroll role.
  
• Proven experience in at least two or more HR functions such as paycoll, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, or compliance.
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP WFN, Paycom).
  
• Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
  
• Competence in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  
• Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  

Other:

• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce (preferred).

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.