Payroll Assistant / HR Assistant | Bellingham, WA

Interfor Pacific

City : 

Bellingham, WA

Other Pay : 

DOE

Employee Type : 

Full-Time Employee

Industry : 

Manufacturing

Industrial

Wood / Fibre / Paper

Experience : 

At least 2 year(s)

Post Date : 

24/12/2013Contact Information

Ref ID :

181-057

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Description

Payroll Assistant / HR AssistantJob Description: Interfor is currently recruiting for a Payroll / HR Assistant for our Bellingham office based in Bellingham, Washington. The successful candidate will be responsible for HR and payroll administrative support. 

Major Responsibilities:

HR Administrator

Liaise with HR Coordinators at each location

Assist in policy and procedures administration, including tracking updates

Assist in the development and implementation of effective guidelines and tools for managers and employees,

Assist in producing various HR reports, presentations, spread sheets, etc.

Assist in the development and implementation of effective HR tracking tools

Assist in coordinating HR related employee training programs

Maintain employee database and personnel files and ensure proper procedures are in place for safeguarding of confidential information

Support the administration of the various benefit plans

Support the HR department with all administrative dutie 

Payroll

Be willing to learn the Full cycle payroll processing with the intent of providing seamless back up capabilities to the Payroll Supervisor

Assist Payroll Supervisor with input and maintenance of hourly payroll data including new hires, changes, and terminations for 300 to 500 employees in multiple locations. 

Investigate and resolve employee payroll questions as required

Assist Payroll Supervisor process all hourly garnishment/support withholding paperwork 

Benefits/Compliance

Assist Payroll Supervisor in processing and reconcile various monthly benefit billings

Assist hourly employees with various benefit inquiries

Ensure benefit forms are completed accurately and eligibility is in complianceAbout Us: Interfor is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of more than 2.2 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world.

RequirementsRequired Skills

• Strong business acumen to provide credible, professional and value-added services to management and employees
• Superior customer service
• High degree of organizational, planning, and communication skills
• Information gathering and information monitoring skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Independent judgment and decision-making ability
• Honesty, integrity and professionalism
• Self-discipline – ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidential information using discretion and diplomacy
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learnRequired Experience
• Minimum 2 years Human Resources / Administrative experience
• In-depth knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Prior experience with Kronos timekeeping and ADP systems an asset
• Ability to run payroll, benefit reports and other analytical reports as required
• Basic accounting, attention to detail, and organizational skills needed
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to interact in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to travel

To express interest in this opportunity, please apply on line at www.interfor.com/careers

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.