Exciting Opportunity in HR and Payroll!

Are you a detail-oriented HR professional with multi-state payroll experience and a passion for employee relations? Pave Talent is representing a growing manufacturer specializing in advanced materials and engineered components. This role combines multi-state payroll administration for 500+ employees with hands-on HR responsibilities, including employee relations at the Connecticut site.

About the Company

Our client operates in the manufacturing sector and employs over 500 people across multiple U.S. locations . The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. This is a unique chance to join a supportive environment and contribute to impactful projects across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

As an HR/Payroll Representative , you’ll have the opportunity to:

? Process biweekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states , including California, using ADP Workforce Now , while ensuring compliance with multi-state payroll regulations.

? Oversee employee relations at the Connecticut site, addressing workplace issues, fostering engagement, and supporting HR initiatives.

? Maintain employee records, including salary changes, benefits, tax information, and work status updates.

? Assist in benefits administration , managing health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee programs.

? Create requisitions in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and support the hiring process.

? Coordinate new hire orientation and manage onboarding and offboarding processes.

? Prepare payroll and HR reports for leadership review.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Experience : 3+ years of HR experience, including payroll administration across multiple states.

Payroll Scope : Previous experience processing payroll for 500+ employees is required.

Software Expertise : Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required.

Multi-State Payroll : Familiarity with California payroll regulations is highly preferred.

HR Skills : Experience with employee relations, compliance, and engagement initiatives at a site level.

Education : A high school diploma is required; an associate’s degree or higher in a related field is preferred.

Confidentiality : The ability to manage sensitive employee information with discretion.

Why Join This Team?

Competitive compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 annually plus annual bonus .

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Growth potential: Opportunities to expand into broader HR roles, including multi-site responsibilities.