Sr. Human Resources and Payroll Administrator

Our client is a smaller Seattle-based company seeking a professional to join their team as a Senior Human Resources & Payroll Administrator. This position reports to the CFO and works closely with sales, operational and administrative staff. This position is critical in retaining and hiring their personnel, while preserving their positive and favorable culture. This position is also responsible for maintaining all legal and regulatory compliance (including safety), while also administering the payroll and benefits functions.

The ideal candidate will have impressive communication and organizational skills, have experience working with unions, be diligent in completion of responsibilities and self-motivated. They should maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, patience and judgement. Meeting deadlines timely and maintaining compliance is a must. They must be customer service oriented, present themselves in a professional manner and take ownership of this position within

Major Areas of Accountability:

· Align with the company purpose, culture and vision.

· Continuously improve by seeking new and alternative ways to perform required tasks/duties and make recommendations to continuously improve the tasks/duties of co-workers, suppliers and customers.

· Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers, union, suppliers and management.

· Process payroll and related compliance in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

· Manage all employee benefits, department records and reports, and related regulatory compliance with accuracy while practicing a high level of confidentiality.

· Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and concerns and helping resolve work-related problems.

· Manage all OSHA, safety, workers’ comp and other HR related external and internal compliance promptly and accurately while practicing a high level of confidentiality.

· Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

· Effectively and efficiently manage and assist with all recruiting, screening, orienting and training of employees, while striving to make the company an energized and fun work environment.

· Effectively communicate all internal company related policies, functions and general information to ensure that WCS is aligned.

· Foster and build an environment of trust and fairness in order to build overall employee morale.

· Respond promptly and effectively through oral and written communication.

· Communicate responsibly, clearly, positively and professionally to all customers, suppliers and employees.

· Work closely with other members of administrative team and serve as backup support for primary daily functions.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum 5 years of experience in human resource applications with preference for experience in manufacturing and warehousing areas.

· Experience working with union is highly desired.

· PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

· Background in payroll processing procedures preferred.

· Proficient computer skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

· Good business ethics and high degree of integrity.

· U.S. work authorization required.