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HR & Payroll Specialist

HR & Payroll Specialist

Advanced Management GroupLas Vegas, NV, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

This role combines comprehensive payroll management with HR support functions, reporting directly to the Human Resources Director. The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for day-to-day payroll and HR administration. This position will work closely with the Human Resources team and in addition to the HR Team, will provide exceptional service to AMG customers (its employees). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in payroll processing and compliance, along with experience in human resources administration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

The Human Resources and Payroll Specialist will complete a broad variety of tasks for the Human Resources Department including but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned by management as needed :

Key Responsibilities :

Payroll Management

  • Processes bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees across multiple property locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Manages all payroll-related calculations including regular wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and special pay adjustments
  • Assists with payroll tax compliance, W-2 distribution, and 1099s where applicable
  • Conducts regular audits of payroll data, time and attendance records, and benefit deductions
  • Maintains detailed records of all payroll transactions and reconciles payroll accounts
  • Maintains current knowledge of IRS regulattions
  • Processes and verifies garnishments, child support orders, and other wage attachments
  • Resolves payroll discrepancies and responds to employee payroll inquiries
  • Enters all pay changes into HRIS system and ensures are paid within the applicable pay cycle
  • Works with management to ensure timekeeping is conducted properly and on time
  • Serves as a day-to-day payroll resource for employees in regards to questions, concerns, & changes

HR Support

  • Assists HR Director with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
  • Supports the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork, background administration, system setup, and onboarding coordination
  • Maintains accurate employee records in HRIS system
  • Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of payroll, human resource information, files and records.
  • Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
  • Provides clerical support to the HR department
  • Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to HR Director or management as appropriate.
  • Processes status changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations
  • Supports recruitment efforts by posting job openings and monitoring job requisitions within the ATS system in coordination the hiring managers
  • Assists with HR compliance reporting and documentation
  • Runs reports as requested by the Human Resources Director, Accounting, and other departments
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
  • Position Qualifications :

    Professional Competencies :

  • Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult conversations and / or situations
  • High level of professionalism and business acumen
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • High level of confidentiality and professional ethics
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure
  • Exemplary professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented; ability to manage conflicting priorities and adjust priorities as necessary
  • Maintains a positive businesslike attitude and neat, clean, and appropriate appearance
  • Basic math skills; ability to analyze figures; knowledge of accounting principles; excellent verbal / written communication, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Technical Skills :

  • Expert level proficiency in payroll software systems
  • Strong understanding of HRIS platforms
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel
  • Experience with time and attendance systems
  • Knowledge of property management software a plus
  • Working Conditions :

  • Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours during peak periods
  • Professional office environment within property management company
  • May require flexible scheduling during payroll processing periods
  • Some occasional local travel between properties
  • Physical requirements include but are not limited to :
  • Computer work for extended periods.

  • Walking properties and standing.
  • Lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • General mobility (climbing, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, etc.)
  • Position Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a property management or multi-location environment
  • 3+ years of HR administrative experience
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • Experience in Property Management or multi locations preferred
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (ADP, Workday, or similar) and HRIS platforms
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state wage / hour laws and payroll tax regulations
  • Experience with benefits administration and HR compliance
  • Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex spreadsheets