HR / Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Chicago has an immediate opening for an HR specialist with an emphasis on employee relations.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do
• Handle full cycle employee process from job posting on applicant tracking system to payroll, plus EEO administration and compliance.
• Serve as first-level point of contact for employees with inquiries and adapt to evolving responsibilities
• Resolve employee matters at all levels through consultation, coaching, including policy interpretations, conducting investigations
• Manage applicant tracking system (iCIMS) from job requisition to hire, including EEO and corporate policy compliance
• Conduct new hire orientations/on-boarding, compliance paperwork
• Upload payroll (Ultipro) to include research and discrepancy resolution
• Oversee PTO program and compliance
• Liaison for benefits administration including annual open enrollment, COBRA, administering FMLA and leave of absence
• Maintain personnel files
• Initiate and track Worker's Compensation Claims
• Manage terminations and exit interviews

Qualifications

About You

Required:
• 5+ years as an HR professional with extensive experience and employee relations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills
• A problem solver who takes charge and is able to generate solutions
• Must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment
• Experience in MS office: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS a plus)
• Familiarity with benefits management and E-Verify employment eligibility
• Prior experience managing payroll actions
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:
• 4 Year degree in HR, Business Administration
• Media or broadcast industry experience
• Working knowledge of iCIMS, Ultipro

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do
- Handle full cycle employee process from job posting on applicant tracking system to payroll, plus EEO administration and compliance.
- Serve as first-level point of contact for employees with inquiries and adapt to evolving responsibilities
- Resolve employee matters at all levels through consultation, coaching, including policy interpretations, conducting investigations
- Manage applicant tracking system (iCIMS) from job requisition to hire, including EEO and corporate policy compliance
- Conduct new hire orientations/on-boarding, compliance paperwork
- Upload payroll (Ultipro) to include research and discrepancy resolution
- Oversee PTO program and compliance
- Liaison for benefits administration including annual open enrollment, COBRA, administering FMLA and leave of absence
- Maintain personnel files
- Initiate and track Worker's Compensation Claims
- Manage terminations and exit interviews

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5528z-3-149-239-110-42 in your application.