HR Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and processes payroll using ADP Workforce Now as scheduled for respective pay periods including monitoring timecards for approvals, processing adjustments to wages, paid time off balances, benefit deductions, job changes, garnishments, exemptions and other aspects of an employee's paycheck.
• Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources, including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics.
• Responsible for the full cycle recruiting and hiring activities including job postings, coordinating interviews, screening candidates, creating offer letters, monitoring background verification and drug screens.
• Conducts new hire orientation and manages new hire on-boarding processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of all new hire processes and paperwork, following up as required.
• Manages the payroll cycle workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed and reconciled through respective time and attendance systems.
• Processes worker's compensation reporting and 401k contributions timely for respective pay periods and respond to internal/external audit inquiries as required.
• Administers benefits enrollment/changes for employees and support the oversight of benefits deductions and additions in ADP.
• Maintains employee information by compiling and updating employment and status-change data using related HRIS systems and administers and audits I-9 documentation and maintains books current.
• Assists the HR Manager in developing the annual manpower budget and forecasting hiring needs.
• Maintains and updates employees' personnel files/e-files and ensures compliance for audit-readiness.
• Assist with the HR Manager with all aspects of the visa and immigration services, ensuring that the process runs smoothly.
• Assists the HR Manager in implementing programs and policies to enhance productivity and reduce liability through improved communications and HR practices. These include, but are not limited to, handbooks, job descriptions, performance appraisal systems, compensation plans, hiring processes, terminations, and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, and other related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of HR related experience including payroll, benefits enrollment and administration, recruiting, employee relations, performance management, etc.
• Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills-the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Bilingual English and Chinese is a plus for collaboration with HQ.