Benefits Specialist

Title

Benefits Specialist
ID

2531
Category

Human Resources
Type

Full-Time
Location : Location

US-KS-Lenexa
Job Post Information* : External Company Name

CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.communityamerica.com/
Location : Postal Code

66219
Location : Address

9777 Ridge Dr

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years in benefits & payroll processing, with a strong understanding of benefits administration & multi-state payroll.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in ADP Workforce Now
• Strong customer service skills with a drive to provide timely and detailed information.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to manage a process, ask questions when necessary and drive to resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while effectively maintaining deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to employees.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address payroll discrepancies and improve processes.
• Tax Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP, FPC).
• Experience with Workday

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefits programs and offerings.
• First point of contact for employees for benefit related questions or requests. Provide timely answers and explanations for benefits offerings.
• Assists with open enrollment process, including, but not limited to, testing benefits enrollment system and data feeds to vendors, developing communications, conducting employee presentations and assisting employees with enrollment.
• Presents benefit information to new hires during new hire orientation and follows up with employees regarding enrollment questions.
• Assists employees with benefit enrollments during life events.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all necessary actions related to benefits for new and terminating employees, including enrollment, COBRA initiation, vendor updates, etc.
• Works closely with the HR Generalist to ensure that each employee leave is properly processed and communicated to all parties.
• Provide required reporting for benefits programs.
• Work with benefit vendors to ensure that file feeds between systems are maintained and accurate.
• Ensure compliance to applicable State and/or Federal laws and regulations.
• Assists and participates in the programming for the well-being initiatives.
• Administrative and clerical work as it pertains to distributions, mailings and misc. correspondence as needed.
• Works closely with Payroll Department regarding payroll transmissions such as salary data, benefits data, and status changes.
• Provide recommendations for process improvement or enhancement of benefits based on day-to-day processes, feedback from employees, and other sources.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Utilize ADP HRIS to manage payroll functions, including data entry, adjustments, and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations to maintain proper withholding.
• Manage payroll for multiple entities across various states
• Verify and validate payroll data, including salary adjustments, bonuses, garnishments, and deductions
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and related matters; resolve discrepancies with urgency
• Assist with year-end functions such as W-2 preparation and company audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in benefits & payroll operations
• Provide support in all areas of HRIS, including payroll, benefits, performance reviews, merit cycles, time-off policies, reporting, and system security
• Maintain strict confidentiality of benefits & payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.