Human Resources Payroll Administrator

SIGA Cover, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of SIGA Cover AG in Switzerland. SIGA is considered a worldwide leader in the development, production and sales of toxin-free high-performance products for building envelopes in low energy buildings. Our success is based on committed employees, innovative products and a forward looking sales strategy.

For the intensified development of our North American market we are looking for a

PAYROLL (30%)

• In charge of the monthly salary administration for Canada and the United States (salary-, commission and personal use of the company car calculation and posting)
• Filling and payment of State and Federal payroll taxes (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Independently troubleshoot payroll system related issues
• Responsible for payroll accounting by ensuring payroll funds come from the appropriate accounts.
• Provide a high-level of customer service when answering payroll questions and assisting employees with timesheet/vacation/sick time entries.

HR Services (30%)

• Manage onboarding of new employees
• Expenses management (process the posting and payment of the sales representatives monthly expense reports)
• Vehicle fleet management for the United States and Canada
• Update and develop employee handbooks and guidelines
• Monitors vacation, compensatory time, and sick time records and balances and resolves any discrepancies.

RECRUITING (20%)

• Partner with hiring managers in recruiting candidates.
• Post job openings to various platforms
• Responsible for background checks, and required training.
• Participate in search committee meetings & candidate interviews as a representative of Human Resources.
• Facilitate onboarding and provide new employees with information about SIGAs practices and policies.

OTHER (20%)

• Participate in the monthly process improvement days (SIGA SMS Days)
• Active in the planning and execution of staff gatherings and other employee engagement activities.
• Enter customer orders during vacation absence of office staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or a related field
• At least 3 year HRS experience including payroll
• A highly reliable and independently way of working sets you apart
• Based on your organizational skills, your flexibility and your positive attitude you possess the ability to remain level headed and you can assert yourself in difficult situations
• Solid analytical and decision making skills as well as learning receptivity
• Advanced MS Office/Excel or spreadsheet skills
• You are able to tune into different SIGA stakeholders, you can quickly adjust to new situations and you are enabled to draw the right conclusions and make a decision
• Proficient in English
• Motivation to work interdisciplinary with the internal departments of our corporate parent in Switzerland
• Must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States

Our offer:

• Be a part of an exciting business venture
• Entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to take over responsibility for a growing market
• Several weeks intensive basic training on the job in Minnesota and in Switzerland where you will be introduced to your tasks
• Support of your personal and professional development with in-house training, coaching and training on the job
• Unique company culture, international environment in a young an motivated team with different professional backgrounds