Benefits and Payroll Specialist

• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy in deductions, fringes, garnishments, state and local taxes, etc.
• Address and resolve employee timesheet inquiries, discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in reported hours.
• Review and adjust time off balances to ensure adherence to company policy and accuracy in payroll records and HRIS.
• Process and reconcile bi-weekly state and federal tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including preparation of prevailing wage reports, FLSA, and tax requirements.
• Manage 403(b) and Simplified Employee Pension plan administration, including contribution withholding reports and loan adjustments.
• Oversee and reconcile payments for employee benefits, including medical insurances, life insurance and various quarterly reports.
• Reconcile monthly banking statements to ensure financial accuracy.
• Lead quarterly and annual payroll-related state and federal reporting, including the preparation and submission of W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s.

• Manage all aspects of employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), etc., in coordination with our brokers.
• Administer leave of absence programs and policies in compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Oversee additional employee benefits, programs and reimbursements as needed.

• Complete monthly workers compensation filings and reports, while managing workers compensation claims effectively.
• Maintain and oversee HRIS system, ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date.
• Respond to unemployment claims and keep clear records of documentation.
• Lead the offboarding process for terminated employees, ensuring a smooth transition for team and management.

• Previous experience in payroll processing.
• Understanding of state and federal employment laws and regulations applicable to payroll, employee benefits, and HR best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong organization, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail, ensuring high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and master various software, prior experience in Paylocity strongly preferred.

• Generous benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 14 paid company holidays, flexible vacation, sick leave, paid family leave, flexible spending account, health savings account, life and disability insurance; Employee Assistance Programs; and 403(b) and SEP savings plans.
• Vibrant company culture with a focus on innovation and growth.
• Projects you work on have high visibility and directly impact the families we serve.

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. We are a nonprofit housing organization that helps low to moderate income families around the world access decent housing. We believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live, and we are dedicated to helping create the conditions that free families from stress and fear, and help build stability and confidence. When a home fosters instead of hinders, families can flourish. As a Habitat for Humanity employee, you’ll make a difference in helping families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter. Our hiring standards are high, yet our culture is humble. If you want to do meaningful work in a creative, collaborative, and mission driven environment, read on.