Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits administration, certified payroll, construction payroll knowledge, and technical accounting, with experience in journal entries and general ledger accounting.

Duties

• Process, review and balance weekly payroll. Ensure payroll transactions are processed correctly for time, earnings, benefits, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and other items that affect pay &/or company liability.
• Responsible for compensation/payroll administration, reconciliations to General Ledger and other accounts.
• Analyze benefit plans and programs to ensure compliance with regulations
• Process employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefit plans
• Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and issue resolution
• Conduct audits to verify accuracy of benefit deductions and vendor invoices
• Prepare reports on benefit utilization, costs, and trends
• Collaborate with HR team to implement new benefits programs or changes
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits data
• File quarterly and end of year reports for compliance

Requirements

• Proven experience in a benefits and payroll administration role or similar position.
• Familiarity with general ledger accounting principles and construction payroll management processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data accurately
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail for maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively assist employees.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Experience:

• Payroll:2 years (Preferred)
• Certified payroll experience:2 years (Preferred)
• Benefits administration: 2 years (Preferred)

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for Payroll and benefits administration and compliance, we invite you to apply for the Payroll and Benefit Specialist position at our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,466.00 - $60,543.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever used Foundation software?

Experience:

• Certified payroll(FDOT/Davis Bacon): 2 years (Preferred)
• Data entry: 2 years (Preferred)
• Construction payroll: 2 years (Required)
• Payroll: 2 years (Required)
• Benefits administration: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ocala, FL 34482: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,466 - $60,543