Payroll & HR Administrator

Job Summary Are you a payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, ensuring accuracy, and delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If you're passionate about payroll compliance, HR technology and supporting employees, Human Active Technology (HAT) is looking for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you'll serve as a key resource for payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS administration by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. You'll partner closely with Human Resources and Finance to manage payroll processes, support managers and employees, improve system functionality and identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations and enhance the employee experience. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy balancing payroll expertise with employee support, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Based in our Easton, PA headquarters, the Payroll & HR Administrator will play a vital role in supporting payroll operations, timekeeping administration, HRIS maintenance and Human Resources initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include: Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule, including auditing regular hours, overtime, PTO, holiday pay, shift differentials and payroll adjustments. Maintain accurate payroll records and process employee changes impacting payroll, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions and compensation changes. Administer the companys timekeeping system by monitoring timecard exceptions, assisting managers with approvals, resolving employee issues and ensuring compliance with timekeeping policies. Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll compliance, payroll taxes, wage and hour laws and payroll best practices. Maintain employee, payroll and job data within the HRIS while ensuring system accuracy, data integrity and effective system functionality. Generate payroll, labor, attendance, overtime and headcount reports to support Human Resources and Finance. Coordinate payroll tax administration, garnishments, deductions, W-2 processing, audits, reconciliations and regulatory reporting. Support employee benefit administration, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and retirement plan deductions. Review and reconcile benefit invoices, enrollment records and payroll deductions to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Assist employees with payroll and benefit-related questions while providing guidance on available resources and self-service tools. Train managers and employees on payroll processes, timekeeping procedures and HR system functionality. Partner with Human Resources on onboarding, employee record maintenance, HR documentation, compliance activities, audits and special projects. Provide administrative and operational support for HR, employee communications, policy acknowledgements and departmental initiatives.Coordinate employee engagement activities, including company events, employee lunches, meetings and recognition programs. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, HRIS functionality and automation to increase efficiency and enhance the employee experience. What We're Looking For Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 35 years of payroll administration experience. Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred. Experience with UKG Ready or similar HRIS/payroll systems strongly preferred. Experience administering timekeeping systems and supporting managers with payroll processes.Experience supporting employee benefits administration preferred. Manufacturing payroll experience preferred. Knowledge of payroll tax compliance, wage and hour laws and payroll regulations. Strong Microsoft Excel skills with experience auditing data and preparing reports. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide excellent employee support. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Who We Are HAT is a rapidly growing designer and manufacturer of monitor mounting solutions, height-adjustable tables, and other ergonomic office products with a diverse global customer base. We specialize in custom manufacturing and pride ourselves on innovative solutions, exceptional product quality, and outstanding customer service. Headquartered in Easton, PA, we also have offices and showrooms in Santa Clara, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Denmark. At HAT, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and employee success. Why Join HAT? Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability insurance and supplemental benefit options 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions Paid vacation, personal time, and company holidays Opportunities to expand your HRIS, payroll, and Human Resources expertise Collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization Join Our Team If you're looking for an opportunity where your payroll expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional service will make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join Human Active Technology and become part of a team that values accuracy, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply today and help us deliver an exceptional employee experience!