HR Benefits and Payroll Specialist

• Processes semimonthly payroll processing;
  
• Administers benefit enrollment elections and ensures accurate deduction reconciliation;
  
• Manages annual retirement plan audit and coordinates with accountants;
  
• Communicates important payroll and benefits notifications reminders and changes to staff;
  
• In concert with the Chief Administrative Officer manages the annual open enrollment process ensuring that all rates are updated and systems are accurately reflected;
  
• Ensures timesheets are submitted and approved timely;
  
• Manages union dues administration and communicates with union representatives as required.
  
• Manages HR archive process;
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience including processing payroll and administering benefit plans
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines while handling complex and confidential issues that require resolution
  
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices employment laws and experience setting up new states for tax purposes
  
• The candidate must have strong attention to detail;
  
• Experience using HRIS systems experience with Paylocity HRIS is a plus.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff