HR Business Partner - Payroll & Benefits
Leppo, Inc. · Kent, OH · 1 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
Why You’ll Love It Here
- You’ll have real ownership. You’ll be the subject-matter expert our team relies on to keep these programs accurate, compliant, and running smoothly.
- You’ll make a difference for coworkers every day. Whether you’re answering a benefits question, fixing a payroll discrepancy, helping someone understand their options, or making a process easier, your work has a direct impact on the coworker experience.
- You'll have variety. One day may involve payroll reconciliation or working through a tax question, while the next could include benefits administration, HRIS reporting, open enrollment, an audit, or partnering with another HR Business Partner.
- There’s room to grow. As the organization evolves, so does our team. Your ideas, perspective, and experience will help influence how HR shows up for the business.
- You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team. We value open communication, shared ownership, and thoughtful decision-making — and we support one another through change.
What You'll Be Doing
Payroll
- Coordinate and process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried coworkers across Ohio, Alabama, and Florida.
- Review timekeeping, wage adjustments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll changes for accuracy.
- Help ensure federal, state, and local taxes are withheld and remitted correctly.
- Reconcile payroll and support quarter-end and year-end activities, including W-2s and tax filings.
- Research and resolve payroll questions or discrepancies quickly and accurately.
- Partner with Finance and other teams as needed to keep payroll processes running smoothly.
Benefits
- Oversee day-to-day administration of our employee benefits programs.
- Coordinate open enrollment and work closely with benefit vendors and third-party administrators.
- Administer COBRA and benefit continuation requirements.
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
- Help coworkers understand their benefits, eligibility, and available resources.
- Support wellness initiatives and administer our tuition reimbursement program.
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Quarterly/Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
- PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave & Community Time Off
- Paid Training & Career Development - Room to Grow Into Technician or Rental Roles
- Bi-annual Apparel Allowance & Product/Service Discounts
- Wellness Incentive Bonus & Milestone Celebrations
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of HR generalist experience with direct responsibility for benefits & payroll.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
- Experience using HRIS and timekeeping systems (Paylocity experience is a plus).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus, but not required.