Contract Payroll and Recruiting Specialist

Job Overview:

Search Solution Group is seeking a Contract Payroll and Recruiting Coordinator on behalf of our client, a leading supplier of steel elements.

The Contract Payroll and Recruiting Coordinator will provide critical support to the Human Resources team by managing payroll processes, assisting with recruitment efforts, and coordinating onboarding activities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can accurately process payroll while supporting talent acquisition initiatives for skilled manufacturing and industrial positions. The ideal candidate has strong payroll experience, exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Utilize UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll and HR systems to process payroll transactions and maintain employee records.
• Assist new hires with benefits enrollment and answer basic benefits-related questions.
• Support recruitment efforts by sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Partner with staffing agencies and external recruiting partners to support hiring initiatives.
• Manage candidate records and communications within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork and orientation.
• Prepare employment documentation and maintain accurate employee files.
• Respond to employee payroll and onboarding inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support HR reporting, recordkeeping, and administrative projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with HR, operations, and hiring managers to ensure an efficient hiring and onboarding experience.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and payroll data.

Requirements include:

Education:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll administration experience required.
• Experience using UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll software is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting recruiting and talent acquisition processes.
• Experience recruiting for industrial, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, welding, machine operator, or similar positions is preferred.
• Experience coordinating employee onboarding and benefits enrollment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.

Skills:

• Payroll processing and administration.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) proficiency preferred.
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience.
• Recruitment coordination and candidate screening.
• Benefits enrollment administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Certifications:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification is preferred but not required.

Knowledge:

• Payroll processing procedures and best practices.
• Wage and hour compliance regulations.
• HRIS and payroll systems, particularly UKG.
• Recruiting and talent acquisition processes.
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Employee onboarding and orientation.
• Benefits administration fundamentals.
• Employment documentation and HR recordkeeping.
• Manufacturing and industrial workforce recruitment.
• Human Resources best practices.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy and accountability
• Payroll administration expertise
• Organization and time management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Multitasking and prioritization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Relationship building
• Process improvement mindset