Talent Specialist Payroll and Benefits
Talent Specialist Payroll and Benefits
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Job Description
TALENT SPECIALIST PAYROLL & BENEFITS
Why Merus
Formerly known as Al. Neyer Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners. We specialize in the construction development ownership and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.
Were all owners here. This not only sets us apart but deeply influences our culture and operations. Every team member demonstrates adeeper sense of ownership and accountabilityin both their daily tasks and the collective success of the organization. Learn more about our culture at 1894.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Talent Specialist Payroll & Benefits will play a key role on Merus Talent team by owning the payroll and benefits function. This Human Resources professional will provide support across other areas of HR including onboarding offboarding total rewards engagement compensation administration and leave of absences. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR processes and a commitment to delivering excellent customer support to our employeeowners. The Talent Specialist Payroll & Benefits is a nonexempt role that will work onsite at our Cincinnati office and report to the Compensation and Benefits youre detailoriented reliable and thrive in a fastpaced yet structured environment this role could be a great fit. If you value precision and meeting deadlines while enjoying a casual workplace keep reading!
Essential Job Functions
Payroll Approximately 30 of workload
- Manage the complete payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payments across multiple state jurisdictions on a biweekly basis.
- Manage payroll workflow changes data entry and recordkeeping to ensure that all payroll transactions including regular and exception pay are processed accurately and confidentially.
- Prepare adhoc payroll and HR reports as requested by various departments or management.
- Ensure all time is reported in thetimekeeping system according to current company policies and FLSA requirements.
- Oversee the thirdparty processor to ensure proper reporting to federal state and local agencies. Set up new tax jurisdiction accounts as needed.
- Process benefit plan contributions and payments relating to payroll including 401(k) and HSA plans.
- Perform year end payroll analysis and audit to ensure accurate W2 and 1095 reporting.
Benefits and Compensation Administration and Engagement Approximately 30 of workload
- Manage the 401(k)plan annual audit and required notices to ensure the plan stays in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage PTO tracking and year end rollover and reporting in Paycor.
- Participate in annual compensation and benefits surveys.
- Help build and implement annual total rewards engagement strategies focused on Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) education wellness initiatives and other total reward initiatives.
- Audit reconcile and process monthly benefit plan invoices.
- Oversee employee benefits administration including new hire enrollment qualifying events terminations and annual open enrollment.
- Manage employee leave of absence requests including shortterm disability longterm disability parental leave and FMLA.
Human Resources Duties Approximately 40 of workload
- Manage new employee onboarding and ensure a seamless integration into the company culture.
- Manage employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Provide guidance and support to employees on HRrelated queries and policies.
- Ensure all necessary employee records are maintained based on retention policies. Maintain employee databases and HR systems (Paycor Traqspera Timekeeping Leapsome etc..
- Prepare monthly and quarterly HR reports and documentation for accounting and management.
- Other duties as assigned with the opportunity to participate in special HR projects as workload allows.
Essential Competencies
- Nimble Learning Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning.
- Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrates SelfAwareness Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- SelfDevelopment Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
- Instills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors Degree or relevant experience in place of degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of prior payroll experience required.
- Desire to take ownership and drive results.
- Knowledge of various systems and related technologies including HRIS time reporting and other HR systems. Experience with Paycor is considered a plus.
- Experience with benefits administration a plus but not mandatory.
- Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite particularly Excel.
- Highly processoriented; able to develop initiate and closely monitor processes.
- Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing outstanding customer service.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment with competing priorities.
Total Rewards and Employee Ownership
Merus is committed to offering a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary annual bonus opportunity quality healthcare benefit plans generous PTO holiday and parental leave 401(k) matching and employee ownership! Merus has been proudly employeeowned since 2014. Employee owners hold 100 of our stock and everyone who works here has the opportunity to become an owner. That sets us apart only 1 in 200 American companies are employeeowned!
Safety Hazard of the Job
Normal safety hazards associated with office work and with occasional observational visits to construction sites.
Physical Demands
Low physical effort required to sit stand at files bend stoop lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 35 lbs. Average lift is less than 10 lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor. Also requires the ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone. May require some travel by car.
Environmental Requirements
Average inside office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment is required. Ambient temperature is between 68F and 76F.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description is not a contract or offer for employment and either you or Merus may terminate employment at any time for any reason.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
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