Human Resources Generalist – Payroll Specialist

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
This position works under general supervision and acts as the primary liaison between the company and the Shared Services Payroll Department, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, as well as supporting multiple HRIS related activities within HR. The position will also provide support to various other HR functional requirements within the Human Resources department.

2. Main Function Responsibilities

A) Payroll:

1) Responsible for the overall administration of weekly and bi-weekly processing of site payroll for 1,000 plus employees using current system to include review, analyze, and audit each payroll for accuracy to ensure compliance with laws and minimize exposure.
2) Responsible for providing payroll reports to accounting and performing reporting requirements as it pertains to Payroll compliance.
3) Review, Approve or Deny time off requests in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the PTO policy, or any other time off polices.
4) Respond to employees' questions or concerns regarding their paycheck resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
5) Maintain a positive working relationship with the Shared Services Payroll Team.
6) Attend and provide input, if needed, on any meetings relating to the administration of payroll to include meetings that the Shared Services Payroll Services conducts.
7) Maintains payroll records in accordance with retention requirements.
8) Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
9) Track and process deductions and garnishments.
10) Maintain a process narrative/ work instruction for payroll processing.
11) Provides wage information to workers compensation as requested.
12) Performs and provides payroll information to auditors as requested.
13) Identifies and recommends process improvements and streamlining.
14) Perform other duties as assigned.

B) Generalist:

15) Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
16) Assist HR Business Partners with various administrative and HR generalist tasks, including employee record management and policy implementation.
17) Build relationships with employees through daily interactions on the production floor, fostering open communication and a positive work environment.
18) Identify and escalate potential employee relations issues to HR Business Partners as needed.

19) Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, directing them to the appropriate HR resources.
20) Support the Human Resource Information System responsibilities as required, including headcount and miscellaneous reporting, records and compiles reports and maintains employee records and personnel files.
21) Responds to employment verification requests as needed.
22) May assist with time and attendance activities, including reviewing employee timecards, correcting discrepancies, and ensuring accurate reporting.
23) Provide support to employees and managers regarding timekeeping system usage and policies.
24) Assists with creating employee files and ensure that each new file has all the required new hire paperwork needed and maintain, to include filing, employee paperwork.
25) Assist in various areas of Human Resources to include Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, and Training when needed, and support employees across these areas as needed.
26) Perform other duties as assigned.

3. Qualification Requirements:

A. Education & Qualifications-
• Associates in Business or a related field or 3 years related/equivalent experience

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• 2+ years of HR experience with a focus on payroll coordination required.
• 2 years HRIS management, HR reporting, or time and attendance management.
• Must possess the ability to run and analyze HR reports and data.
• Must possess advanced math skills.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems required.
• Requires advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access).

C. Professional Skills-
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and managing a high volume of work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on employee experience.

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Experience with Payroll utilizing ADP.

4. Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel required; less than 10%.

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Seats es uno de los principales fabricantes de asientos de aeronaves, tanto para la tripulación como para pasajeros, a nivel mundial. Actualmente, 1 millón de asientos de aeronaves, fabricados por Safran Seats, se encuentran en servicio en diversas flotas aéreas de todo el mundo.