About the position Teleste is seeking a highly organized and hands-on Part-Time HR & Payroll Manager to support and coordinate human resources operations across North America. This role serves as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in the U.S., Canada and Latam and partners with the HR team in Finland on day-to-day HR administration, payroll coordination, recruiting, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary North America HR contact for employees and managers
• Manage relationship with Professional Employer Organization (PEO) in assigned locations.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation
• Maintain masterdata in Global HR system for US employees
• Manage payroll processing and payroll-related changes with PEO
• Lead annual open enrollment and benefits administration with PEO
• Support leave administration and HR compliance activities
• Respond to employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies
• Lead U.S., Canada & Latam recruiting activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, scheduling, offer process and onboarding
• Partner with managers on employee relations matters and workplace concerns
• Support HR reporting and workforce data management
• Manages various projects as assigned
• As part of the Teleste’s Global HR community you will take part in various initiatives in accordance with HR annual schedule and fiscal year specific plans
• Liaise with F&C function and other support function teams in US and Europe.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressive HR, recruiting and payroll experience
• Experience in an HR role in Technology Industry
• Experience in an international company environment
• Understanding of U.S. employment practices and HR operations
• Experience leading candidate sourcing, recruiting and employee relations
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems

Nice-to-haves

• experience working with US & International PEOs

Benefits

• annual company bonus plan
• cell phone stipend
• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• vacation and sick time
• competitive 401k plan with employer contributions