Job Description

COWLES OPERATING COMPANY IN NORTH HAVEN, CT HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PAYROLL/HR ADMINISTRATOR.

SUMMARY: The Payroll/ HR Administrator compiles payroll data to maintain all payroll records, assists with Accounting responsibilities, and assists Human Resources with administrative duties by performing the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Processes both hourly and salary payrolls. Works daily with the automated payroll system time clock data to ensure all accuracy of punches.

· Interfaces daily with employees, supervisors and managers to ensure all time clock punches for late, early, missing and PTO times are properly noted and recorded.

· Reviews payroll reports for accuracy, general ledger reporting, funding and deductions.

· Prepares check requests and wage verifications as needed.

· Responsible for maintaining vacation and sick time for eligible employees.

· Enters 401(K) contributions, matches and loans into the system.

· Prepares annual census for medical/401K/pension plan and completes any government reporting.

· Enters new hires, complete E-Verify, CT State Employee reporting and records changes affecting wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and wage garnishments for each employee to update master payroll records.

· Coordination of temporary employees with Agencies & Supervisors, prepares weekly list and records attendance.

· Completes brief orientation and safety training with all temporary hires within the first day of hire.

· Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions, including ACA reporting.

· Assists with Insurance during open enrollment and plans one on one meeting with new hires for enrollment.

· Assists with 401K enrollment as needed and provides documents for approval to the Administrator and Empower.

· Maintain the frozen pension files for calculations, payments and changes including census.

· Assists with new hire orientation, reviewing that all required forms are properly filled out and enter then into our various payroll and personnel systems.

· Posts Birthday List, mails Birthday cards and update phone lists as needed.

· Assists in maintaining all HR files, including I-9 current/terminated employees.

· Completes all Safety Training, posts “Days w/o Accident” & Monthly Safety Theme.

· Responsible for all new hire On-Boarding, paperwork, review of the handbook, safety training, etc.

· Assists with Workman’s Comp filing and reporting as needed and replenishes 1st Aid supplies.

· Prepares Safety Meeting Minutes and updates Emergency Evacuation Books.

· Maintains time and attendance on a daily basis.

· Responsible for maintaining vacation and sick for hourly and salary employees.

· Orders all office supplies as needed.

· Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed.

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME by email to personnel@ccowles.com or send to C. Cowles & Company, Attention Human Resources, 126 Bailey Road, North Haven, CT 06473 or fax 1-203-764-1713.

C.Cowles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Company Description

C. Cowles & Company was founded in New Haven, Connecticut over 175 years ago. The company has evolved from a manufacturer of lanterns for horse drawn carriages to a world-class, precision metal stamping company, producing components for U.S. and Japanese automakers. Today, with 3 operating divisions, C. Cowles manufactures boiler controls as well as burners, controls and ignitors for the heating industry. With a constant focus on product development and improved manufacturing methods, C. Cowles and its divisions maintain leadership roles in the industries they serve. C. Cowles & Company Divisions: Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc. Burners, Controls and Ignitors for the Heating Industry Visit www.carlincombustion.com Hydrolevel Company Liquid Level Controls for Boilers Visit www.hydrolevel.com Cowles Products Company Trim Products for the Automotive Market Visit www.cowlesproducts.com Phillips/Moldex Company Plastic Injection Molding Visit www.phillips-moldex.com