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Human Resources & Payroll Manager

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American Communities

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Real Estate & Property

AI generated summary

  • You should have a related degree or experience, knowledge of HR and payroll systems, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity for occasional physical tasks.
  • You will manage unemployment claims, labor relations, benefits, recruiting, payroll, and employee orientations, while developing policies and conducting performance evaluations.

Requirements

  • Four-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

  • Represents the company on any unemployment claims.
  • Responsible for labor relations, provides advice on personnel issues.
  • Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures.
  • Directs benefits administration, enrollment and open enrollment changes.
  • Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
  • Prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures, performs benefits administration to include claim resolution, change reporting.
  • Prepares payroll for processing as necessary.
  • Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions as necessary.
  • Maintains affirmative action program.
  • Maintains department records.
  • Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
  • Monitors performance evaluations, conducts recruitment efforts for exempt & non-exempt personnel and temporary employees.
  • Conducts new-employee orientations as necessary.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Human Resources & Payroll Manager?

The primary responsibilities include administering and communicating human resources procedures, managing unemployment claims, providing personnel advice, developing policies, overseeing benefits administration, coordinating management training, preparing payroll, recruiting, and conducting new-employee orientations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a four-year college or university program certificate, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

What computer skills are necessary for this role?

Candidates should have knowledge of database software, design software, human resource systems, internet software, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

Are there any physical demands associated with this job?

Yes, the employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, kneel, crouch, or lift up to 10 pounds.

What type of work environment can be expected?

The work environment is typically moderate in noise level, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Is there support for training and professional development?

Yes, the position entails coordinating management training in various areas such as interviewing, hiring, terminations, and safety.

How does American Communities value its employees?

American Communities expects all employees to act professionally, treat others with respect, value diversity, support team goals, and follow company policies and procedures.

What is the process for recruiting new employees?

The HR & Payroll Manager is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, testing, and selecting candidates to fill vacant positions as necessary.

Are exit interviews conducted, and if so, why?

Yes, exit interviews are conducted to determine the reasons behind employee separations.

Is there a role in benefits administration in this position?

Yes, the HR & Payroll Manager directs benefits administration, oversees enrollment and changes during open enrollment, and resolves claims as necessary.

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American Communities

Providing a great place to live and a great place to work.

Real Estate
Industry
51-200
Employees

Mission & Purpose

American Communities is a family-owned real estate company that focuses on revitalizing apartment communities and transforming them into homes. Our unique recipe for refreshing properties creates vibrant, comfortable, and excellently managed communities. We work every day to make sure that your home is more than just where you live. Working at American Communities means being part of a team that supports and encourages one another.