Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Direct hire or contract to hire

Hybrid one day onsite. In person on Mondays.

They have a parking lot, also accessible by the green line.

Location: Boston MA 02215

Must Haves :

• ADP Workforce Now: 2 years
• Creating and running reports in ADP Workforce Now: 2 years
• ACA reporting: 2 years (Required) • processing payroll: 1 year
• Must have multi-state and tax experience. Has to make sure timesheets are in, correct, approved and then finance processes the final step Multi-state (1 in Utah, 1 in Israel, mostly New England)
• Knowledge of Benefits

Preferred : Union Experience

Job Summary/Description:

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll, time & attendance, benefits systems, and related client services, including recordkeeping and reporting. This person collaborates with Human Resources and Finance staff to support and achieve the company’s strategic goals. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and attending and actively participating in meetings. This position provides training to staff on the payroll and time and attendance system, as well as our benefits offerings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements, maintains, processes and reviews bi-weekly payroll ensuring timely and accurate payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, union, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to positions and pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Solid understanding of ACA requirements ensuring accurate completion of 1094 and 1095
• Responding to ADP questions which may include timecard and manager approval problems in a timely manner.
• Administer various employee benefit programs such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, life insurance, 403(b).
• Participate in new hire onboarding by providing a comprehensive overview of the companies benefits offerings.
• Provide ADP end user training to new hires.
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies. Resolve administrative problems with various carriers.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as needed.