Part-time, on-site HR and payroll support role for day-to-day people operations at Preferred Electric in Bloomingdale, IL.

Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality
Support onboarding and offboarding, including new hire paperwork, employment forms, and internal checklists
Assist with benefits administration by supporting employee enrollment paperwork, eligibility updates, and general benefit questions
Track required employee documentation, certifications, and other compliance-related forms
Provide union administrative support, including maintaining union employee documentation, tracking required forms, and coordinating paperwork tied to union benefits, dues, and compliance
Support HR communications and employee notices, plus general administrative support for the HR department
Answer routine employee questions and escalate sensitive or complex matters to the HR Manager
Assist with weekly payroll preparation by reviewing and organizing hours, payroll changes, and supporting documentation
Enter and verify payroll-related data to help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Maintain payroll records, including employee deductions, direct deposit information, and tax-related forms
Support union payroll documentation by organizing hours, classifications, deductions, fringe benefit information, and related reporting materials
Coordinate with employees and supervisors to resolve basic timekeeping and payroll documentation questions
Provide general administrative support to Accounting, HR, and management as needed

Payroll experience: 3 years (Required)
Union reporting experience: 3 years (Required)
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Basic understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, employee records, and HR documentation (preferred)
Familiarity with union employee documentation, collective bargaining agreement requirements, or union payroll support (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong organizational skills, including managing deadlines, following up on missing information, and prioritizing multiple tasks
Clear written and verbal communication skills with an employee-service-oriented approach
High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or Business Administration (preferred)

Human Resources Associate

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