Part-Time HR & Payroll Coordinator — Payroll & Benefits

Apple Ice; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Ice is seeking an organized Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to oversee day-to-day HR administration, payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' compensation and leave reporting. The role serves as the primary contact for employee HR matters and requires confidentiality and compliance with employment laws.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and able to handle multiple HR tasks while maintaining accurate records and responding to employee inquiries.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience with payroll processing.
• Experience administering employee benefits.
• Knowledge of federal, NY state and local labor laws.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and deductions.
• Coordinate payroll changes including new hires, raises, bonuses, and terminations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with year-end reporting.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Prepare offer letters, employment documents, and new hire paperwork.
• Track employee attendance, PTO, and leave requests.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Update employee handbook and HR policies as needed.
• Administer benefit programs and assist employees with enrollments.
• Liaise with insurance brokers and benefit providers.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and OSHA documentation.
• Support employee relations and confidentiality across HR matters.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics for management.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Employee benefits administration

Workers' compensation knowledge

Leave management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in HR/Business

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Apple Ice is seeking an organized Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to oversee day-to-day HR administration, payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' compensation and leave reporting. The role serves as the primary contact for employee HR matters and requires confidentiality and compliance with employment laws.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and able to handle multiple HR tasks while maintaining accurate records and responding to employee inquiries.