Join our team! Entering our 110^th year in business, Lavelle Industries has been earning a national reputation for quality rubber parts since 1912. A vertically integrated manufacturer, Lavelle Industries offers a broad spectrum of custom molded rubber and plastic applications for a variety of customer needs. Famous for our Made in the USA Korky brand of toilet repair products, we are an industry leader and preferred brand for plumbing professionals. Lavelle is a progressive, team-based organization built on a foundation of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

We are seeking an experienced benefits and payroll professional to join the Human Resources team at our corporate facility. This position primarily works out of the Burlington, Wisconsin office, yet is responsible for supporting the benefits programs, compliance reporting and payroll administration function for all classifications. The successful candidate will lead process improvement within these functions and is a member of the Human Resources team. The Benefits & Payroll Administrator will focus on efficient and effective strategic planning initiatives that will enable Lavelle Industries to offer a competitive benefits and compensation packages that support our aim to recruit and retain talented individuals. This is a highly visible position within the company, critical to the advancement and growth of Lavelle within our market segments.

Responsibilities

The Benefits & Payroll Administrator major roles and responsibilities include payroll and benefits plan administration, design recommendations and vendor management, as well as compliance reporting. Equally important is to manage benefit marketing initiatives to encourage smart consumer behavior from plan participants to promote cost savings across the health plan.

• Oversight of weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing with the aim to reduce and eliminate errors to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Implement, review and ensure sustained improvement via the Payroll Audit process.
• Development of Corporate Benefit Marketing strategy and benefit activities.
• In partnership with Finance, Sr HR Generalist and the HR Manager, respond to all inquiries and compliance reporting requests from County, State and Federal Governmental agencies regarding human resources policies, benefits, employment, tax or other related matters.
• Full process ownership of the planning, execution, audit and continuous improvement of annual benefit processes, such as Open Enrollment.
• Annual Compensation Review Process Owner for all classifications; tactical request process owner.
• Process owner for the onboarding of new vendor and system integration of electronic service providers that overlap with internal HRIS.
• Responsible for the integrity and periodic audit of the Lavelle’s employee benefit’s database, holding our vendor’s accountable for system errors.
• Plan Administration and vendor management for all benefit providers, with the exclusion of 401(k).
• Annual benchmarking and policy reviewer for Vacation, Short-term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, etc. and other benefits as offered by Lavelle.
• Resolve employee issues with insurance providers on an as-needed basis; consulting with employees about eligibility and other issues as applicable.
• Human Resources Department team metric support and KPI agenda facilitator.
• Support Recruiting and other Human Resources functions as needed.
• Appropriate and effective communications – written and oral.

Required Skills and Competencies     

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, 2+ year in Benefits Administration and/or payroll processing preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Driven, self-learner with an eye for detail
• Confident, autonomous self-starter. Comfortable performing multifunctional tasks while achieving desired results.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, responsible and positive, regardless of obstacles.
• Collaborative and constructive relationship with customers, manufacturing staff, sales and
  
• Strong work ethics, a blend of hustle, process capability, and problem solving.
• Persuasive and tactful with customers while performing required functions and obtaining company goals.
• Interpersonal skills – interested and is able to develop and maintain strong relationships through technical knowledge, personality, and communication.
• Time is of the essence mentality – regular follow-up versus “I’m waiting for…”
• Organized to perform multifunctional tasks without adversely affecting results

Physical Demands

• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to walk to a variety of primary work locations.
• Must be able to work in front of a computer.
• Must be able to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing Plant and Office

Why Lavelle? We are a progressive, team-based organization built on a foundation of continuous improvement and employee engagement. We welcome talented people who are invested in their own growth and the growth of our business. Lavelle takes pride in the strength and ambition of our employees – we want problem-solvers, creative thinkers and innovators. In return we offer a family atmosphere, supportive systems, competitive benefits, 401k match and bonus structure, and a FREE onsite health clinic available to all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.