Human Resources/Payroll Specialist

SUNBELT MODULAR INC is seeking a Human Resources/Payroll Specialist to support plant operations at its South Whitley, IN location. This 100% onsite role partners with corporate Accounting and works closely with corporate Human Resources to ensure payroll accuracy, labor regulation compliance, and strong day-to-day employee relations.

The position reports to corporate Accounting while maintaining an active working relationship with plant leadership and HR, with a clear focus on helping plant goals move forward through reliable HR and payroll execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll
• Handle employee pay changes, deductions, and accruals with accuracy
• Maintain employee PTO accruals accurately
• Assist with generating and distributing 1094s, 1095s, and W2s
• Support the employee performance review process and notify department heads of upcoming review dates
• Complete employment verifications and respond to employee inquiries
• Manage employee benefits enrollments, changes, and related questions
• Address employee complaints and concerns, escalating to regional or corporate HR as needed
• Assist with adding new drivers to the company auto insurance carrier
• Maintain electronic employee files accurately and confidentially, including personnel files, benefits files, and Form I-9s
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new employees; manage offboarding for terminated employees
• Support staffing activities such as interview scheduling
• Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed for each hire
• Conduct new hire follow-up reviews and ensure new hire training verification forms are completed
• Complete new hire reporting for federal and state agencies
• Assist with annual audits
• Oversee office supply purchasing
• Assist the accounting manager and support management of administrative support positions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Confidentiality, Service, and Professional Skills

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and HR information
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Be very detail oriented and well organized
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Use strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in HR and payroll
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, or a related field
• Professional HR and/or payroll certification
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check following a conditional offer of employment
• Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Technologies

• HRIS
• Payroll systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability benefits
• 401k and others available for employee and eligible dependents

Salary

USD 60,000 to 80,000 per year.