The HR/PR Assistant provides essential support to Generations LLC’s Payroll Department to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for 1,000+ employees across multiple states. This role focuses on payroll data entry, reconciliation, and maintaining employee records in multiple systems, while assisting with payroll submissions and compliance tasks. The HR/PR Assistant also provides limited onsite support during peak activities such as open enrollment and audits.
This role is eligible for hybrid schedule following 90-days employment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to the following:
Payroll Support
- Audit payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, and deductions.
- Update employee records in stand-alone systems for hires and terms.
- Prepare and submit payroll and General Ledger (GL) files to the Accounting software.
- Assist with resolving payroll discrepancies and employee pay inquiries.
- Support year-end payroll activities (W-2 distribution, ACA 1095-C prep).
Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
- File employee payroll-related documentation in HRIS and personnel files.
- Support audit requests by gathering payroll and compliance data.
Onsite/Project Support
- Provide on-site assistance at campuses during open enrollment, audits, or payroll compliance projects (travel required).
- Assist HR leadership with payroll reporting, variance checks, and data reconciliation.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1–3 years’ payroll/HR experience; experience in multi-state senior living or healthcare preferred.
- Experience with UKG, Paychex, Employee Navigator, or other payroll systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of FLSA, ERISA, COBRA, and state wage-hour/payroll laws.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Sufficient computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and /or Internet to perform required duties.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Must be able to travel occasionally between campuses for scheduled events and projects.
Supervision:
Must be able to make and keep a scheduled day, yet be flexible. Works with the supervisor daily as well as other departments.
Working Conditions:
This role is based at our Clackamas, OR home office, with a standard office setting and frequent computer-based work. Hours are full-time and may vary depending on payroll cycles, with some peak periods during open enrollment and year-end reporting. Occasional travel may be required to provide on-site support at other campuses.