Job Title: HR & Payroll Administrator
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Position Overview
FirstFour Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable HR & Payroll Administrator to assist our client in supporting daily human resources operations and manage payroll processing. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll administration, maintaining employee records, assisting with HR compliance, and supporting the overall employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, trustworthy with confidential information, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Review timesheets for accuracy, corrections, and approvals
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Coordinate with accounting regarding payroll reporting and deductions
- Manage employee changes including pay adjustments, tax updates, and direct deposit information
- Assist with year-end payroll reporting including W-2 preparation
Human Resources Support
- Coordinate onboarding for new hires including paperwork, background checks, and orientation
- Maintain employee personnel files and HR documentation
- Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and employee questions
- Track PTO, attendance, and leave requests
- Support employee relations matters and maintain confidentiality
- Assist with policy communication and HR compliance initiatives
Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities
- Ensure HR practices align with company policies and labor regulations
- Maintain accurate HR and payroll records in internal systems
- Assist leadership with HR reporting and workforce data
- Support recruiting coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
- Help implement HR processes that improve efficiency and employee experience
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in HR, payroll, or HR/payroll administration
- Experience processing payroll for hourly employees preferred
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with HRIS or payroll software preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
- Familiarity with multi-state payroll or workforce compliance
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus
