Payroll & HR Representative

Nortera; Fairwater (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness reimbursement

Overtime during peak seasons

Job summary

Nortera in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled HR/Payroll Specialist to process weekly payroll, reconcile timecards, and maintain accurate attendance records. You will ensure compliance with federal and state laws while supporting employee benefits and onboarding.

The role requires 2+ years of HR/payroll experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. You will join a team focused on equal opportunity and employee wellbeing, with a flexible schedule including occasional

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR/payroll experience in a corporate or payroll setting.
• Knowledge of payroll practices and federal/state laws.
• Proficient with HRIS systems and MS Office; able to manage records securely.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and reconcile timecards accurately.
• Maintain payroll, personnel, I-9, and HRIS records per policy.
• Support benefits administration, leave management, and workers' comp.
• Assist onboarding, new hire orientation, and recruitment activities.
• Serve as HR/office support resource and support employee relations.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR records mgmt

Employment laws

Communication

HRIS

MS Office

Timekeeping software

Flexibility

Tools

HRIS systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources.

Why choose Nortera

• Competitive wages
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), and more
• Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons

Your daily role

• Process weekly payroll, reconcile timecards, and track employee attendance to ensure accurate and timely pay.
• Maintain payroll, personnel, I-9, and HRIS records while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support employee benefits administration, including leave management, workers' compensation, and health and welfare programs.
• Assist with onboarding, new hire orientation, recruitment activities, and employee training initiatives.
• Serve as the primary HR and office support resource, assisting employees, visitors, and employee relations activities.

Your Profile

• 2+ years of Human Resources and/or payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, employee records management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and timekeeping/payroll software.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to support business needs, including occasional weekends and off-shift hours.

We're looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.

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