Job purpose
As a Payroll/Benefits Associate, you will play a vital role in managing our staff payroll and benefits programs with enthusiasm and precision. Your key responsibilities will include preparing and processing semi-monthly payroll, crafting insightful reports, and analyzing payroll and benefits costs across various departments. You will also oversee benefits administration for all company staff, ensuring they receive exceptional service and support.
In this role, you will leverage your excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with employees and stakeholders. Your strong organizational abilities and time management will help you stay on top of tasks and deadlines. We're looking for a proactive, energetic problem solver who is excited about optimizing and enhancing our payroll and benefits systems.
Reporting to the Global HR Director, you will be expected to uphold professional accountability and maintain high standards in all aspects of your work. If you are a go-getter with a passion for improving systems and delivering outstanding service, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll and benefits.
- Oversee new employee onboarding, including material distribution, orientation, and Company introduction.
- Administer compensation changes, such as bonuses and merit increases.
- Support HR Director with recruitment activities.
- Resolve employee queries and technical issues related to HR systems; escalate issues to HR Director as needed.
- Manage employee benefits and the open enrollment process.
- Handle employee data reporting and management, including ADP systems.
- Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Holds at least an associate’s degree in HR or related field.
- ADP Hands on experience: Possesses 1-3 years of experience in payroll and benefits on ADP Workforce Now
- Other HR areas: Exposure to other areas of HR such as recruitment, performance management, employee engagement advantageous
- Reporting/ Analytics: Must have at least 1-year of experience with data analysis or reporting
- Tools: Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams.
- Knowledge: Knowledgeable in employee payroll, benefits policies, regulatory legislation (e.g., FLSA, FMLA), and group benefit plans.
- Industry familiarity: Previous experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors or is advantageous.
Skills and Attitude
- Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities and good time management
- A problem solver, proactive, energetic and service-oriented.
- Go getter, excited about building and improving systems
- Upholds professional accountability and maintains high standards in work delivery.
Working conditions
- Full-time, onsite; future potential to work hybrid work schedule.
Physical requirements
- Position requires extensive keyboarding involving repetitive motion with fingers.
- Position requires regular use of telephone and face-to-face interactions.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Direct reports
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About Kolon TissueGene, Inc.
Kolon TissueGene, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Maryland, specializing in advanced cell and gene therapies for orthopedic diseases and degenerative disorders. Our lead product, TG-C, is designed to treat osteoarthritis of the knee by reducing pain and improving function.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Kolon TissueGene, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage veterans to apply.
