Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Payroll Administration

• Enter, maintain, and process data in the payroll system, including employee compensation, hours worked, paid leave, holidays and benefit contributions.
• Process payroll biweekly.
• Ensure accurate and compliant processing of all payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, pensions, and other withholdings.
• Manage all payroll tax-related filings on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual Payroll Worker’s Compensation and other payroll-related audits.
• Interface with government agencies as needed regarding payroll and taxation matters.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Respond to verification of employment.

Benefits Administration

• Assist the HR leader in the development and administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
• Handle benefit-related monthly billing, reconciliation, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as the administrator for the company’s 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance and acting as the primary contact for employee inquiries.
• Facilitate the annual 401(k) audit and compliance review process.
• Coordinate and manage the annual benefits open enrollment process, including employee education sessions and materials.
• Support employee understanding and utilization of benefit offerings throughout the year.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree in human resources or business, or two additional years of experience in place of bachelor degree.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in payroll and/or benefits administration.
• Three (3+) years of progressively responsible related experience in payroll, benefits, analysis and administration.
• Proficient with payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Sage, or similar platforms).
• UKG (UltiPro) HRIS experience preferred.
• Must have current experience in hands on payroll processing and benefit administration.

PREFERENCES:

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefit Professional (CBP) designation.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven ability of payroll processing and tax at the state and federal levels.
• Strong working knowledge of ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence at all levels including executive staff and other internal and external customers.
• Flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Able to work under pressure and handle multiple highly sensitive issues.
• Strong collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be hands-on and capable of working independently with strong project management skills.
• Strong experience in managing open enrollment process, administering, monitoring and verifying retirement plan participation, contribution and coordination with payroll.    
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant benefit and compensation policies and laws.

This position is onsite with the possibility of hybrid WFH 1 day per week after 6 months.

This position is non-exempt/hourly paid $28-$33 per hour with a 5% annual bonus potential. 

 

 

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