This position is full time. Salary DOE with health and retirement benefits provided. Apply online below.

Position Summary:
The Human Resource/Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting the Human Resource Manager in recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee files, and planning and implementing company policies. Extensive communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and strong interpersonal skills are required. The Human Resource/Payroll Specialist is not involved in any GLP-related activities within Alturas Analytics, Inc.

Human Resource Duties:

• Assists with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, scheduling interviews and performing reference checks
• Assists with administering the employee benefit and compensation programs
• Coordinates new employee orientation and training sessions for all employees
• Ensures smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation

Payroll Duties:

• Enters data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
• Calculates wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
• Prepares state and federal payroll reports
• Responds to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns

Additional Duties and Tasks:

• Ensures company complies with all state and federal employment and compensation regulations
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource and payroll files and records
• Assists in overseeing and coordinating general office operations as needed

Education and Experience Requirements:

• College degree – business/human resources or accounting degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in human resources and/or payroll processing
• Working knowledge of employee benefits and laws
• Working knowledge of complete MS Office suite
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and basic accounting/payroll practices
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify the appropriate candidate for this position

Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply human resources and payroll/accounting practices and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires sitting over 2/3 of the time
• Position requires working in front of a computer monitor over 2/3 of the time
• Position requires walking less than 1/3 of the time between departments/offices
• Position requires standing less than 1/3 of the time
• Position requires talking or hearing up to 2/3 of the time
• Position requires use of hands and manual dexterity over 2/3 of the time
• Position requires reaching with hands and arms up to 1/3 of the time
• Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. less than 1/3 of the time