Payroll Benefits Specialist
Payroll Benefits Specialist
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Job Description
Summary
Under the general direction of and reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor/HR Generalist the Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be primarily responsible for administering payroll and benefits for all employees. Duties will include assisting in the processing of biweekly and semimonthly payroll handling benefits enrollment and inquiries and ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations. The Specialist will work closely with the HR team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll and benefits operations.
The successful candidate will have a positive cando mindset be a problem solver with the ability to pivot and offer flexible solutions. and possess a willingness to go above and beyond to support our employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist in the processing of biweekly and semimonthly payroll (hourly and salaried) and handle all assigned payrollrelated tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure all hourly employee timesheets are approved and submitted by managers for payroll submission.
- Submit payroll changes raises bonuses new hires terminations reporting structures and other changes as necessary.
- Train managers on timekeeping procedures and ensure understanding of timecard approvals time off requests and other PTO items as necessary.
- Maintain compliance with all payrollrelated federal state and local employment laws and regulations (FLSA wage tax etc. within our existing and expanding locations.
- Assist with wage garnishments tax filings and new state registrations and maintenance.
- Administer leave of absence programs and policies in accordance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA ADA etc..
- Manage shortand longterm disability claims.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA& Cafeteria Section 125 COBRA ACA and other laws as necessary.
- Assist with the management of employee benefit plans (including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) etc. and liaise with our insurance brokers when needed.
- Manage new employee set up in ADP and benefits platforms when necessary.
- Assist employees with all payroll and benefitsrelated questions.
- Support and serve as prehire screening and new hire orientation back up.
- Assist as necessary with New Hire Orientation responsibilities.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary or as part of further career development.
Education/ Experience/Skills
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or a related field is preferred.
- Three plus years of experience in an HR role preferably in payroll and/or benefits.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of payroll and benefitsrelated theories practices laws regulations and procedures is required.
- Experience with payroll and benefits software; ADP WorkForce Now experience is preferred.
- Experience with multistate payroll is preferred.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken is required.
- Ability to exercise extreme discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to exercise extreme discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong skills in Excel and Outlook.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid working environment available for the right candidate.
- Regular fulltime hours with occasional overtime during payroll processing weeks or benefits enrollment periods.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk typing on a computer and talking.
Additional Info:
- Criminal background check and preemployment drug screen required.
National Power LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability veteran status gender identification or any other status protected under local state or federal laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
