About this role
HR Compliance & Payroll Specialist
About the Position
The HR Compliance & Payroll Specialist supports key HR functions with a focus on leave administration, insurance licensing, employment compliance, and payroll support. This role will also serve as a strong backup to the Payroll function, helping ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer the full life cycle of employee leaves, including leave documentation, documentation review, case tracking, HRIS updates, carrier coordination, and return-to-work processes.
- Administer multi-state employee leave programs, including Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, STD, and LTD
- Administer insurance licensing and compliance, including applications, renewals, audits, and maintaining accurate records
- Provide backup support for weekly payroll processing, including reviewing payroll information for accuracy and assisting with payroll audits and reconciliations
- Review and maintain payroll-related information, including timekeeping, PTO, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and employee changes.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions.
- Support employment compliance processes, including I-9/E-Verify, audits, EAD tracking, and related documentation
- Support benefits administration and ensure employee changes are accurately reflected in payroll
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
- Assist with employee communications and engagement initiatives
- Support special projects and other HR initiatives as needed
Position Requirements
- 1–3 years of HR and/or payroll experience
- Payroll processing or payroll administration experience required
- Experience with full life cycle of leave administration required
- Multi-state experience preferred
- Experience with an HRIS/payroll system; Paycom experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and Google Workspace
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Full-time position
- Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- In-office or hybrid
- Normal office environment
- Must be able to sit for extended periods
- Must be able to type, use a computer, answer the telephone, and perform routine filing
Qualifications
About A-MAX Insurance:
A-MAX is an industry leader that specializes in providing low-cost insurance to thousands of customers and businesses. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations by continuing to set forth our commitment of providing excellent service, affordable rates, and convenient locations. We believe that buying insurance should be quick, easy, and hassle-free; which is why we have made it our mission to simplify insurance by providing easy-to-understand, customized policies that best fit the needs and budgets of our customers.
A-MAX actively fosters the growth of our employees and company to maximize our positive impact on the community. Our motivation is to provide sustainable career opportunities for our employees and reward them for their dedication and commitment. A-MAX has aided in the economic growth of local communities by more than tripling our workforce and adding more jobs in low-to-middle-income neighborhoods.
Why Join Us?
Compensation
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Payroll
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- FREE Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Financial Security & Retirement
- 401(k) with up to a 4% Company Match
- Short Waiting Period for Retirement Benefits
Career Growth & Support
- Opportunities for Internal Advancement
- Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide initiatives in a rapidly growing company.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
For information on A-MAX Insurance & Affiliates , including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.amaxinsurance.com/careers
A-MAX Insurance & Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.