What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist position at Bradford White Corporation?
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will assist in managing employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate payroll processing and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Multi-state end-to-end payroll processing.
- Maintains payroll information by collecting and entering data
- Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonus and other salary-based compensation.
- Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll.
- Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor, accounting department and/or CFO when requested.
- Assist with benefit, financial and Workman’s Compensation audits.
- Administer for the 401k retirement plan.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits and payroll.
- Facilitates regular audits to ensure data accuracy and identify any discrepancies or areas for improvement
- Coordinate with external vendors; benefit and payroll providers
- Process and issue W-2s to employees.
- Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related experience required.
- 2-5 years multi-state payroll experience required
- Benefit administration experience preferred
- Knowledge of US tax laws relative to State, Local and Provincial withholding taxes required, Canadian tax law knowledge preferred.
- Strong knowledge of payroll process required
- Experience with HRIS payroll systems required, UKG experience is preferred.
- Intermediate excel skills required; advanced skills preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently, conduct research, and formulate conclusions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
- Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor, superior organizational skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
