Payroll Coordinator / HR Assistant

GPI is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator / HR Assistant to support our corporate Human Resources team and help ensure accurate payroll processing and smooth HR operations across the organization in our Melville, NY office. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys working behind the scenes, managing sensitive data, and supporting employees throughout the employment lifecycle. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities:

Payroll Support:

Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing for a multi-state employee population. Review and audit time entries, payroll reports, and employee data for accuracy and compliance. Support payroll adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations. Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll questions and discrepancies. Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Human Resources Support:

Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including employee data entry and documentation. Maintain accurate HRIS records and employee files. Support benefits administration tasks such as enrollments, audits, and employee inquiries. Assist with employment verification requests, reporting, and internal audits. Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.

Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred. 2+ years of experience in payroll, HR administration, or a related role. Familiarity with payroll systems, Enterprise Resource Planning software (Deltek VantagePoint is a plus), and HRIS platforms (UKG Ready is a plus). Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.