Human Resources Specialist

at  Road Machinery and Supplies Co

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join its team at their Savage, MN headquarter location. We are a ~375 employee family-owned company that represents some of the most respected construction equipment brands in the world. Our rapidly expanding business offers the flexibility for creative and innovative thinking along with personal and professional growth opportunities.
This role will report to the Human Resources Operations Manager and will support the day-to-day operations within the human resources functions and duties. The HR Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll, processing of employee changes, job posting, employee preboarding and onboarding, benefits administration and recordkeeping.

As a member of the team, you will enjoy:

• Work Culture – RMS is family-owned and treats their team members right. RMS values long term relationships with our customers, vendors, and each other.
• Career Opportunities – Experience a career with the support and encouragement to develop yourself and others.
• Competitive Compensation Packages – Based on experience and other factors.
• Full Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, life, 401(k), and vacation.
• Stability and Reputation – RMS has been in business for over 97 years and continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for multi-state and multi union payroll.
• Run post-payroll and month end reporting, including 401(K) & HSA contributions, union dues, accounting reports for G/L.
• Tracks and communicates employee performance reviews and union step increases.
• Verify and process all payroll adjustments including, new hires, terminations, wage garnishments, compensation changes, 401(K) contributions, etc.
• Support all pre-boarding and onboarding efforts, including communications to employees and managers throughout: processing of background and motor vehicle records reports, creation and integration of new hire ADP profile and benefits enrollment. Escalating issues as need to the HR Operations Manager.
• Assist in open enrollment meetings and communications.
• Support HR team in working with all levels of an organization to successfully integrate company values and mission with business objectives to improve engagement, workplace relationships and collaboration, and boost productivity and retention.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain employee personnel files.
• Complete offboarding notices, documentation and initiates exit interviews. Updates necessary ADP, vendor systems, and ad hoc reports. Re-files personnel files following termination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong Organizational Skills such as effective time management, establishing priorities, detail orientation, and determination to effectively follow through with tasks and duties. (Must have strong multi-tasking skills.)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or history of hands-on experience in a human resource role.
• Experience working with an HRIS system preferred.
• Strong computer skills (MS 365).
• Experience working with labor union agreements is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Able to work responsibly, safely, and intelligently.
• Have the desire to take action, improve, and be appreciative.
• Possess the capability to effectively engage with co-workers and vendors in a respectful manner.

About Road Machinery & Supplies Co.
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the Upper Midwest. RMS is a multiline dealer, representing the best brands of construction equipment in the industry, including Komatsu, KPI-JCI, Epiroc, Sennebogen, Gomaco, LeeBoy, Roadtec, and Bomag.
At Road Machinery & Supplies Co. we understand our customers depend on our expertise, performance, and commitment to avoid downtime, lost production, and cost over-runs. Our employees are committed to providing the services, technical support, and product solutions that let our customers complete their projects on schedule and within budget, allowing their businesses to thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer

• Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for multi-state and multi union payroll.
• Run post-payroll and month end reporting, including 401(K) & HSA contributions, union dues, accounting reports for G/L.
• Tracks and communicates employee performance reviews and union step increases.
• Verify and process all payroll adjustments including, new hires, terminations, wage garnishments, compensation changes, 401(K) contributions, etc.
• Support all pre-boarding and onboarding efforts, including communications to employees and managers throughout: processing of background and motor vehicle records reports, creation and integration of new hire ADP profile and benefits enrollment. Escalating issues as need to the HR Operations Manager.
• Assist in open enrollment meetings and communications.
• Support HR team in working with all levels of an organization to successfully integrate company values and mission with business objectives to improve engagement, workplace relationships and collaboration, and boost productivity and retention.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain employee personnel files.
• Complete offboarding notices, documentation and initiates exit interviews. Updates necessary ADP, vendor systems, and ad hoc reports. Re-files personnel files following termination.
• Other duties as assigned