Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist – Payroll and Benefits will be responsible for processing payroll and provide support in the area of benefits, record management, and recruitment. The Human Resources Generalist will process documents, prepare reports, assist with onboarding, off-boarding, and audit. Participate in College Human Resources initiatives as identified. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. The Human Resources Generalist – Payroll and Benefits will report directly to the Head of Human Resources.

Responsibilities
Payroll

  • Accurate processing of employee transactions in the TriNet Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including new hires, terminations, overtime, and adjustment to salaries as required.
  • Verify salary with master payroll documents along with offer letters from Adobe and shared folder.
  • Process and reconcile biweekly payroll.
  • Transmit and receive payroll data, review for accuracy and distribute employee checks.
  • Calculate and create on-demand checks as requested by Human Resources.
  • Manage payroll email box.
  • Create payroll reports (standard and ad-hoc).
  • Submit Flexible Spending Account (biweekly) reports.
  • Submit pre-funding 401K contributions feeds from HRIS to the 401k financial services organization and submit funding.
  • Prepare and complete biweekly time off accruals.
  • Reconcile other payroll-related accounts as needed.
  • Assist with financial reporting and analysis.
  • Communicate requests of Process garnishments and levies.
  • Conduct mid and annual W2, 1095C, and other benefit reviews.
  • Provide customer service to Staff regarding payroll processes and deadlines; research and resolve discrepancies.

Benefits Administration

  • Manage and submit benefit transactions’ in HRIS to ensure the delivery of quality service and accurate information.
  • Assist with the coordination of annual Open Enrollment.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Participate in mid and annual ACA review in HRIS.
  • Process FMLA and STD claims to carrier timely.
  • Respond to unemployment claims, inquiries, and correspondence.
  • Maintain company organization charts and the employee directory.

Record Management

  • Create, maintain, and update personnel records and filing systems while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
  • Responsible for data entry of highly detailed information into multiple databases.
  • Process and reconcile all monthly benefit premium payments in a timely manner
  • Manage Human Resources forms.
  • Main point of contact for employment verifications.
  • Assist with the audit of Plans.
  • Assist with TriNet training and assist with the coordination of other College-wide training's.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field required.
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources.
  • Must have experience with TriNet or similar HRIS systems.
  • Prior experience in higher education desired.
  • Experience with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and priority-setting skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the College community.
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
  • Bilingual language is a plus.


Working Conditions

  • Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Stooping and bending the body downward and forward.
  • Normal office conditions. Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
  • Travel is primarily local during the business day. May require travel to other locations occasionally.


Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Life, AD&D, Short, and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Holidays


About Ambow Education USA

Ambow Education USA has a mission to redefine the way higher education operates and services its community. Formed in 2020 following the acquisition of Bay State College (Boston) in 2017 and NewSchool of Architecture & Design (San Diego) in 2020, Ambow Education plays an integral part in the delivery of critical services to students, faculty, and staff.

The ever-changing landscape of higher education provides great opportunities to seek better ways to serve students, faculty, and staff. Ambow Education USA Shared Service is pursuing such opportunities to engage educational leaders from varied disciplines for their visionary, innovative, and strategic thinking to build a best-in-class shared service organization. Our goal is to deliver cost effective operational services, first class customer/user experiences and valuable insight into business performance.

The College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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