Formerra HRIS/Payroll/Benefits Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience to include Benefits Administration and working knowledge of HRIS-Payroll integrated systems
• PHR or SHRM-CP Preferred
• Extensive knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations and HR policies
• Exceptional communication skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills, and ethical mindset
• Familiarity with HR software and working knowledge of MS office
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from candidates, managers, customers, and the general public.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent collaboration skills across other functions and with business partners.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities including good time management skills, organizational skills, and taking accountability for tasks and issues.
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Quick thinking, initiative taking, and unafraid to be out of comfort zone.

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Requires remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, and frequent communication. 
• Must be able to traverse and operate computer and other office equipment.
• Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.

WHY AVIENT:

At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as LEAD by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride and EMBRACE to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.