DFC Company is looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about benefits and payroll to join our team in Human Resources! This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for development and career advancement with a diverse and rapidly growing organization.

Shift and Time: Monday through Friday, Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Conduct new employee orientation, onboarding, and process new hire paperwork
• Assist HR Benefits & Payroll Manager with compensation updates and benefits enrollments
• Support the annual open enrollment by processing enrollments and/or cancellations on vendor sites, billing statements and payroll deductions
• Assist with FMLA documentation and employee disability requests
• Assist the HR Benefits & Payroll Manager with various human resources, payroll, and benefits audits and reviews
• Track and process weekly/bi-weekly vacation accrual updates and eligibility
• Assist with quarterly tax filings and general ledger reconciliation
• Support the H-2B labor application process and Puerto Rican worker programs
• Create and maintain process documentation for the benefits and payroll functions
• Provide guidance and support for employee inquiries regarding benefits and payroll processing
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and system enhancements
• Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy
• Maintain employee personnel files within VISTA to include uploading all file documents, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data
• Act as a back-up in the absence of the HR Benefits & Payroll Manager
• Other tasks as defined by the HR Benefits & Payroll Manager and VP – Human Resources

Supporting Functions:

• Manage employee separation and layoff processes; including providing assistance with unemployment notices and claim responses
• Process all phases of the weekly hourly and bi-weekly salary payroll processing
• Prepare and submit certified payroll and EEO 13 reporting
• Calculate and submit payroll related tax reports (federal and state) within specified deadlines
• Review and follow up on daily timecard approvals and processing

The HR Benefits & Payroll Generalist works with both payroll and benefits, becoming proficient and gaining comprehensive system knowledge in order to support and serve as back up to the HR Benefits & Payroll Manager in times of absences, ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: BS degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Payroll or related field from an accredited college is desired. Minimum 3 years of directly related experience is a plus.

Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Company Overview: DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, West River Striping, SAAFE/Stadium Steve, DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, bleacher installation, as well as traffic control services and pavement marking. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from seven branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.