Payroll/HR Assistant (Part Time, On-Site)

About the role

The Payroll/HR Assistant position at F&A Federal Credit Union is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the Credit Union's weekly payroll, maintaining the integrity of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), assisting with recruiting, onboarding, and leaves of absence tracking.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly schedule, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, and off-cycle/manual checks.
• Review and validate timekeeping data, paid time off accruals, and other inputs to ensure payroll accuracy prior to processing.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, including new hires, terminations, status changes, compensation changes, tax withholdings, and direct deposit information.
• Administer payroll-related deductions such as benefits premiums, retirement plan contributions (e.g., 401(k)), garnishments, and other voluntary and involuntary deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports for accounting and maintain reports for audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS, state, and local payroll regulations; prepare and quarterly and year-end reports and documentation as required.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and security of HRIS data; perform regular audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports from the HRIS to support HR, management, audit, and regulatory needs.
• Support benefits administration activities, including open enrollment, life-event changes, and carrier file feeds within the HRIS.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, tax forms, and HRIS self-service functions in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to requests for employment verification requests.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and personnel information.
• Maintain all legally required postings in break room areas.
• Affirmatively assist with leave of absence tracking and documentation.
• Affirmatively assist with recruitment activities and onboarding documentation.
• Perform other related HR duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible payroll and/or HRIS administration experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, including FLSA, wage and hour rules, and payroll tax requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms and strong data-entry accuracy.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation).
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach to solving problems and supporting managers and employees.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience using Paylocity (Time & Labor, HR and Performance modules).
• Prior experience in a credit union, bank, or other financial-services environment.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and 401(k)/retirement plan reporting.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

Subsidized medical premiums for dependent Employee Loan Discount Program – even better rates on your home and car loan
401k with employer match up to 3.5%
Profit sharing – up to 6% of annual salary is contributed each full calendar year worked
Paid time off accrual starting at 4 weeks per year
Up to 13 paid holidays
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Voluntary plans – additional life insurance available for employee and family
Educational assistance program
Employee assistance program

Pay

Hourly rate: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour.