The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the HR, Payroll & Office Assistant at Altek are described below.

Position Summary

Responsible for performing Payroll Processing and other HR related responsibilities while working closely to support the HR Manager and other functional areas of the organization through administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the HR, Payroll & Office Assistant at Altek

• Support Human Resources by processing payroll, generating post-payroll reports, and performing related tasks such as entering benefit deductions and managing HR/payroll changes.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure compliance with training and documentation requirements, including processing I-9 E-Verify.
• Maintain accurate and consistent employee data across all HR systems, including during HRIS transitions.
• Support state and federal HR compliance activities and reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual open enrollment updates and related changes.
• Handle payroll-related tasks, processing, and employee inquiries.
• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, CT FMLA, and CT Paid Leave coordination.
• Provide timely and knowledgeable responses to employee questions regarding benefits and general HR matters.
• Prepare employment verification letters, respond to verification requests, and handle DOL correspondence.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support internal reporting, HR projects, and other initiatives.
• Serve as backup to the HR Manager, providing first-line HR support in their absence.
• Assist various departments with administrative tasks such as invoicing, estimating, quality documentation, scanning, and filing.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• High degree of Confidentiality including a basic understanding of how HIPPA applies to Human Resources

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently utilizing prioritization and organization skills.
• Ability to explain complex issues to others with less subject matter knowledge.
• Exceptional people skills and confidence to interact and communicate with employees at all levels.
• Self-starter, self-motivated and results oriented. 
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Must be flexible, service-oriented and have a strong sense of urgency.

Computer Skills 

• Must have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now or Zoho HR Software a plus, and/or experience with HRIS systems with ability to learn new systems and assist with transitioning tasks.

Education and/or Experience 

Working Relationships

• Contacts are across the business with all employees at all levels
• May provide general guidance to others with less knowledge of subject matter.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a business casual office environment in a manufacturing setting.
• Extended sitting and/or standing, some bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, squatting may be required with or without reasonable accommodations.