Payroll & HR Associate — Start Your Career

OPCO Skilled Management; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an entry level Payroll Specialist responsible for facility payroll, HR and benefits operations in line with company policies and laws. You will handle employee records, onboarding, terminations, and unemployment claims, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires attention to detail, competence in Excel and payroll systems, and proven ability to manage sensitive information in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years payroll experience required.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll application systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and payroll best practices.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates payroll information by completing payroll preparation, reports and maintaining records.
• Maintains, prepares, and processes semi-monthly payroll for 50-1100+ employees.
• Processes Time Keeping daily for distribution to department heads for review and correction.
• Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates reports.
• Manages payroll variables such as shift differentials, overtime, on call, employee status, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee records and ensures records are audit-ready.
• Participates in and coordinates payroll and benefits compliance with policies.
• Assists in HR processes: hiring, onboarding, orientation, terminations, unemployment claims.
• Coordinates with HR Manager and hiring managers on staffing and payroll changes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Payroll applications

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Employee relations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Swipe Clock

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an entry level Payroll Specialist responsible for facility payroll, HR and benefits operations in line with company policies and laws. You will handle employee records, onboarding, terminations, and unemployment claims, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires attention to detail, competence in Excel and payroll systems, and proven ability to manage sensitive information in a timely manner.