Human Resource/Payroll Specialist

Alturas Analytics is looking for a Human Resource/Payroll Specialist to join our growing, team-oriented organization. This position is responsible for assisting the Human Resource Manager in recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration and planning and implementing company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and excellent interpersonal skills.

Human Resource Duties:
* Assists with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, scheduling interviews and performing reference checks
* Assists with administering the employee benefit and compensation programs
* Coordinates new employee orientation and training sessions for all employees
* Ensures smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries
* Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation

Payroll Duties:
* Enters data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
* Calculates wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
* Prepares state and federal payroll reports
* Responds to payroll-related inquiries and resolves concerns

Additional Duties and Tasks:
* Ensures company complies with all state and federal employment and compensation regulations
* Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource and payroll files and records

Education and Experience Requirements:
* College degree – business/human resources or accounting degree preferred
* 3-5 years’ experience in human resources and/or payroll processing
* Working knowledge of employee benefits and laws
* Working knowledge of complete MS Office suite
* Working knowledge of QuickBooks and basic accounting/payroll practices
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify the appropriate candidate for this position

Skills and Abilities Requirements:
* Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organizational, attention to detail and time management skills.
* Ability to interpret and apply human resources and payroll/accounting practices and procedures

Alturas Analytics, Inc. is a contract research organization, bioanalytical laboratory providing personalized MS/MS bioanalytical services to the pharma and biotech industries worldwide. We are a growing privately-owned company working with our collaborators to aid in the treatment and cure of disease. Our staff consists of talented, hard-working individuals who are dedicated to providing the utmost of quality service. Our goal is simple- to ensure that Alturas employees thrive so that we can do the best possible work in our field, ensuring greater care for our world.

Please submit cover letter, resume and application (available on website) to be considered. For complete job description and information about our company, please visit our website:

https://alturasanalytics.com/company/careers/