Are you our next Payroll-Focused Human Resources Generalist?

Do you know best practices for payroll like the back of your hand? Are dependability and discretion among your top traits? Do you have a solid foundation in human resources? Can you strongly connect with people and provide excellent attention to organizational detail?

If you can picture yourself in this role alongside an amazing team of hard-working, adaptable colleagues, you may be the next Payroll-Focused Human Resources (HR) Generalist for Tipmont.

As the Payroll-Focused HR Generalist, you will be the point person on payroll functions while supporting key HR activities for Tipmont — an electricity and fiber broadband cooperative serving eight counties in north central Indiana, as well as its business division, Wintek Business Solutions. You’ll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance, along with serving a key role in day-to-day HR operations.

Duties that intrigue you include:

• Processing payroll accurately and on schedule (weekly / biweekly / semi-monthly)
• Ensuring proper calculation of wages, overtime pay, bonuses and deductions
• Maintaining and auditing payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Managing timekeeping systems and resolving discrepancies
• Administering payroll taxes, filings and year-end processes (e.g., W-2s)
• Collaborating with finance / accounting for payroll reporting and reconciliation
• Handling employees’ payroll inquiries with promptness and professionalism
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations
• Assisting with employee onboarding / offboarding processes
• Maintaining employee records and HRIS data
• Supporting benefits administration and handling employees’ benefit inquiries
• Assisting with recruiting coordination (e.g., job postings and scheduling interviews)
• Assisting with compliance and HR documentation
• Providing general HR support in enforcement of company policies

You’ll join a company where all employees live by corporate values of innovation, public service heart, passion, respect and making an impact. We do more than just speak to those values. We live them out every day — and so will you!

We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance; 401 (k) matching and a pension retirement plan; education reimbursement; and many opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Working knowledge of HR principles and employment laws
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage laws and compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Associate degree

Tipmont is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you have a question about the position, please email recruiting@tipmont.com. Phone calls will not be accepted.