Polar Beverages

Human Resources

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, including employee changes, incentives and bonuses
• Review and verify timecards, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Manage timekeeping system updates and data imports
• Process wage garnishments, liens and child support orders
• Audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy and proper balancing
• Maintain payroll data within the AS400 system
• Issue manual checks when required
• Maintain benefit accruals
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all workers’ compensation matters
• Promptly report workplace injuries to the insurance carrier
• Manage and track claims, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up
• Process required forms (e.g., C-11, C-240, medical documentation and any other related paperwork)
• Coordinate with employees, managers, medical providers and insurance representatives
• Maintain organized and compliant workers’ compensation files
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and payroll records in HRIS and AS400
• Maintain and administer union associate seniority records in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Track union employee attendance in accordance with the CBA
• Process employment verifications (current and former employees)
• Respond to and verify unemployment claims in a timely manner
• Process and report union pension hours, monthly dues and other required contributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the CBA
• Prepare and provide monthly safety data to the Health & Safety and Site Security Manager
• Prepare and provide weekly/biweekly reports to the Accounting Department
• Support audits and internal reporting as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Human Resources Specialist