HR Specialist, Payroll

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the Payroll Team with the processing the company's payroll ensuring federal, state and local laws are complied with. Responsible for ensuring that all employees are paid for hours worked in a semi-monthly and biweekly basis. Also responsible for maintaining the department's infrastructure, executing Company policies and procedures, as well as roles in assigned areas such as benefits administration, internal communication, audit compliance, events, employee engagement, and training.

Key Job Elements

• Reinforce Fulgent policies and rules.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Audit payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance with Company Policy, Federal and State wage and hours laws.
• Oversee payroll systems such that all employees are paid for hours reported and applicable statutes and regulations are fully complied with.
• Research payroll topics and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Respond to manager and employee payroll inquiries on a timely manner and with professionalism.
• Resolve past payroll discrepancies when needed.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Processes payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Submits payroll and supporting documents to Company Controller for final review and approval
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
• Works closely with managers to communicate when time off requests, punch change requests, timecards or PAF's need revision and approval.
• Calculates final check for terminated employees in accordance with State Laws.
• Reconciliation of Benefit Deduction for all Payrolls processed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field of studies, OR certificate in Human Resource Management preferred.
• 2-3 years of Payroll and/or HR administration experience.
• Extensive knowledge of basic Labor Regulations, HIPAA compliance requirements, Wage & Hour law.
• Experienced user of HRIS and Payroll systems.

Additional Skills

• Personal computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & etc.
• Typing ability (50+wpm preferred).
• Write well with correct grammar and spelling.
• Communicate with confidence and clarity.
• Follow instructions and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to handle and resolve minor recurring problems.
• Ability to learn and utilize new information and knowledge.
• Ability to find and use resources effectively.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

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