HR & Payroll Consultant

Here at TogetHR Consulting, we believe in re-balancing the HR relationship between employees and management. As an HR & Payroll Consultant, you will be responsible for certain, assigned clients and provide general HR guidance/services; such as, recruiting, employee orientations, processing new hires & setting up employee files, employment law and other compliance, creating & updating employee handbooks, benefits & compensation plans, safety & health handbooks/ plans, and possibly other requests. Your payroll responsibilities may include: setting up a new client with payroll software, scheduled payroll processing with a set timeline and deadlines to meet, benefit deduction balancing, tax reporting, and payroll law compliance. Your days will vary from individuals you'll work with and projects/ tasks at hand. All days are full of unexpected turns and learning to prioritize the changing needs of clients. It's exciting and why we LOVE working with people, our clients and the TogetHR team. A qualified candidate must be able to work independently and within a team dynamic, depending on the project/task assigned, plus be set-up to work from a home office for virtual client meetings that may take place. Must be a self-starter, approachable and friendly, easy for clients to interact with, listens, detail-oriented, and clearly communicate. Must be available during normal business hours. Experience and Education: Seven to ten years’ experience in the Human Resources or Payroll field preferred Prior knowledge of Human Resources principles, industry best practices and employment laws Prior knowledge of payroll compliance, processing, taxes, and implementation SHRM or HRCI certification preferred Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy Combination of education and experience may be considered