Managed Services HR & Payroll Specialist

Würk; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions are valued! As an HR/Payroll Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting multi-state clients with HR processes and payroll management. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ensuring compliance with HR laws and enhancing client satisfaction. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, you will thrive in a remote-friendly environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about making a difference in the cannabis industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

FREE medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous PTO

$400 office equipment reimbursement

$300/year fitness reimbursement

Paid professional development

Paid parental leave

Remote-friendly work environment

Paid sabbatical leave program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of human resources experience required.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advising to multi-state clients regarding policies.
• Manage client payrolls ensuring on-time and accurate processing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Labor Laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant HR Experience

Tools

UKG Workforce Ready

Job description

Looking to join an organization where you feel valued and encouraged to achieve your dreams? We are actively looking for individuals who align with our values and are passionate about thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing industry. In 2015, Wurk created the cannabis industry’s very first all-in-one workforce management solution. Our dynamic system is utilized to streamline operations, minimize regulatory risks, and manage payroll, HR, timekeeping, and tax compliance. We believe it is our responsibility to protect the people and organizations of the cannabis industry so they can continue to impact the world we live in. If this excites you, we at Wurk would love to meet you!

A successful HR/Payroll Specialist at Wurk will act as a HR trusted advisor for our multi-state clients. This role will also help our Managed Service clients on the implementation of tactical HR processes and technology and will support our growing customer base as well as their employees by processing payroll from start to finish and validating employee data. In this position, you will make employee and client level changes, learn and document the unique processing rules for your portfolio of clients, and provide excellent customer service. The perfect candidate will identify new opportunities to drive growth and build upon the Wurk brand.

What you’ll need to accomplish!

• Provide HR advising to our multi state clients regarding HR policies and procedures
• Offer HR guidance and best practices including recruitment/retention, employee relations, leaves, performance, training/development, compensation, HRIS, labor laws, and legal compliance, etc.
• Advise clients on the creation and administration of human resources policies, procedures, and handbooks
• Ensure HR programs and services are in compliance with established policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations
• Conducting audits of HR activities to ensure compliance
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Learn Wurk’s Managed Services platform, start to build a relationship with clients and begin to process simple payrolls and document payroll notes
• Own a portfolio of clients and start to learn about Account Management, client retention, and engagement
• Be responsible for the satisfaction and retention of clients currently under the Managed Services platform
• Manage client payrolls and ensure on-time and accurate processing
• Provide ongoing and employee support via phone and email regarding payroll and the Wurk Technology
• Assist with internal and external project management as needed
• Perform other duties

What you’ll need to have!

• Bachelor's degree or relevant HR experience
• 2-4 years of human resources experience
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• 2+ years of HRIS experience (UKG Workforce Ready preferred)
• Problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws

What’s in it for you?

• FREE medical, dental, and vision plans
• FREE basic life insurance, short term disability, and employee assistance programs
• 401(k) traditional and Roth plans with Employer Match
• Generous PTO, bonus, and stock options
• $400 office equipment reimbursement
• $300/year fitness reimbursement
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Paid professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Generous referral bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Remote-friendly work environment
• Paid sabbatical leave program
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Wurk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wurk does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

At this time, Wurk cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

This position's approximate base salary range is $55,000-$70,000basedon candidate's experience, education, and geographic location.