
Posted 3 months ago
HR Operations & Payroll Associate
Nightowl InternalRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Leads payroll process improvements, oversees accurate and timely payroll processing, and serves as the primary point of contact for payroll and employee-related escalations.
About this role
We are looking for a versatile and proactive HR Operations & Payroll Associate who will take an active role in strengthening and improving our payroll operations while also managing employee relations and administrative due process.
This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and confident handling both payroll systems and employee-facing processes. The position follows a graveyard shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the review and enhancement of existing payroll processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Identify gaps, recommend system or workflow improvements, and implement necessary modifications
- Oversee payroll preparation, validation, and coordination to ensure timely and accurate processing
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements
- Analyze payroll data and generate reports to support management decision-making
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related concerns and escalations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Draft, issue, and track employee notices related to disciplinary and administrative matters
- Coordinate and facilitate administrative hearings
- Monitor case timelines and ensure proper documentation
- Consolidate facts and prepare case summaries for review and resolution
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labor regulation
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Management, Accounting, or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in payroll administration, HR operations, or employee relations
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements
- Experience in process improvement or workflow optimization is highly preferred
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information
- Knowledge of SproutHR a bonus
- Willing to work on a graveyard shift schedule
Benefits
- Above market salary
- HMO with free dependent
- Paid leave incentives
- Performance based Incentives
- Quarterly Company Events
- In-depth training for career growth
Skills
Data AnalysisDocumentationHRISPayroll CompliancePayroll SystemsProcess ImprovementSproutHRWorkflow Optimization
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