HR Payroll and Benefits Associate

This job is located in Hemlock, Michigan.
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology.
Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States.
HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable.
HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers.
In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry.
HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions.
The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels.
These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors.
Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus.
We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team.
At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary The Human Resources Payroll/Benefits Associate administers all the activities that relate to biweekly payroll process and payroll reporting, ensuring the accuracy of payroll preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filling and remittance, benefits payments and various special payments.
Other responsibilities include Benefits administrative process support.
This role will interact with all levels of employees, answering questions, assisting with proper time recording, walking employees through self-service processes, and assisting with changes.
This individual will be developed to be the subject matter expert with all payroll, benefits and HRIS administration.
Essential Functions Manages bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and executive employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.
g.
, garnishments, tax levies, and support orders, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with the human resources team to improve payroll and HRIS processes.
Responds to Verification of Employment requests and Workers Compensation Wage Statements Administers all employee benefits programs including enrollments and terminations.
Coordinates and conducts the new employee on boarding process, presents benefits to ensure employees gain understanding of the benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
Fulfills all governmental regulatory mandates and ensures filings are performed as required.
Assists in planning and administering annual open enrollment period.
This includes preparation and distribution of materials, conducting meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging for onsite representation by providers and processing changes within deadlines.
Responds to employee payroll and benefits questions via service now, email, phone, chat and provide in person guidance to employees Reviews and submits benefit invoices for payment Review and approve HSA changes Assist HR Compensation & Benefits Manager and HR leadership with various administrative projects and tasks Back up support for termination pay in lieu of vacation process Issue creditable coverage letters Forward QMSCO to UKG UMG team Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills, providing clear and concise information to various levels of the organization.
Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data.
Highly organized with high attention to detail, able to use problem solving skills to resolve daily issues.
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and be able to work with minimal guidance within a high-volume environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, related software and HRIS systems.
High level of accuracy in everyday work.
Possess a creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
Any other duties as assigned by HR leadership Required Work Experience Minimum 3-5 years experience in administering payroll, automated time and attendance, HRIS and benefits processes Strong knowledge of variety of computer software applications including payroll, benefits, time and attendance and HRIS, self-service systems.
Previous experience with Ultimate HRIS and Cognos reporting - preferred Hiring Manager: Sherri Jones HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at: 989.
301.
5333 or email your request to G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.
com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.