Payroll and HR Generalist at Connecticut Orthopaedics

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly.

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Become a key member of our three-person team, in this newly created role. The Payroll and HR Generalist will be responsible for managing the company’s HRIS, payroll, leave, benefits, and overall HR operations. As part of the larger HR function, this collaborative team plays a vital role in delivering essential HR services. Reporting to the HRIS & Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will support a variety of payroll and HR programs and processes. Responsibilities include ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining employee records, assisting with benefits and leave administration, and supporting compliance efforts.

This role is ideal for a person who loves to work with other HR professionals, who takes the initiative, wants to make an impact, willing to learn while equally participating in ways to make our organization the best (which we are ranked as #1 by leading industry standard).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of employee bi-weekly payroll, both salary and hourly.
• Review time clock data, address missing or incorrect punches, and ensure PTO and attendance accuracy.
• Maintain vacation/sick records, 401(k) contributions/loans, and assist with census reporting.
• Responsible for the maintenance of various information systems as defined within the department.
• Run pre and post payroll processes, handling issues as they arise.
• Responsible for ensuring mandated filings and compliance are accurate and completed on time.
• Prepare payroll reports, both routine and ad hoc.
• Assist with benefits and leave administration.
• Work on HRIS projects and system updates.
• Support with general HR administration and office support.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience with min. 5 years of experience
• Experience within a healthcare environment, preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills
• Calm and patient demeanor, especially when handling sensitive payroll matters
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work independently
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite