Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Seals and Bearings business of Morgan Advanced Materials makes high-performance self-lubricating bearing and seal components, predominantly used in pumps, industrial and domestic, or other sealing applications.

We use advanced carbon/graphite, silicon carbide, alumina and zirconia materials to engineer lightweight, low-friction bearings and seals. These materials help solve the problems associated with the use of lubricants in extreme temperatures, corrosive or hygienic environments where access is restricted, and are engineered into products which provide customer-specific solutions.

 Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Essential Functions:

1. Key, post and balance payroll attendance hours, vacation, emergency time in computer daily. Complete daily, bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports. Audit attendance hours daily to determine accuracy of hours to be paid.
2. Write service record memos for all absences other than vacation and record all attendance/wage information on employee records.
3. Keep records of all step raises and prepare progress reports when due
4. Full responsibility for payroll processing
5. Generate reports and extract data from payroll system for monthly journal entries and other information needs
6. Maintain Morgan Employee Information System (MEIS)
7. Extract data to prepare annual reports (VETS-100, EEO-1) and audit requests
8. Process unemployment compensation claims and employee verification requests
9. Update/Maintain seniority lists
10. Maintain all personnel files, employee medical files, and other HR dept files
11. Prepare/distribute vacation/emergency time reports each pay period
12. Post job bids
13. Keep records of disciplinary memos for scrap and other infractions
14. Assist with special employee events (social activities, luncheons, recognitions, wellness events, etc.)
15. Respond to employee questions on benefits, policies, work rules, etc. and assist with annual open enrollment
16. Maintain employee info in the benefits enrollment system and accuracy of payroll deductions for benefit elections
17. Issue building security cards and maintain card system
18. Process safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursements
19. Enter training records in computer as required and track employee training to assure compliance to our ISO Quality System
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

A High School Diploma is required. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is desired. Exceptional math skills, familiarity with HR compliance and attentiveness to details is also required. Prior payroll processing experience preferred, as well as Professional Certification in Payroll.

Individual must be a:

• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1