What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll + Benefits Specialist position at Join Us?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced and resourceful Payroll Benefits Specialist to join our People Learning team in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role requires an individual who can effectively manage and process payroll and benefits for a diverse workforce that includes at-will, union, hourly, salaried, temporary (freelance) employees, and independent contractors.
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing the complete payroll lifecycle, including end-to-end data management, calculations, and reporting. This role also manages the administration of benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented, highly organized, proactive, thrives in navigating complex issues with persistence and creativity and capable of adapting to the dynamic needs of the team and company. Familiarity with Paylocity is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Payroll
- Own and process multi-state biweekly payroll in Paylocity, audit all payroll transactions for accuracy and submit payroll timely
- Collect weekly timesheets, audit for accuracy (overtime, meal breaks, time off, shift premiums)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- Manage time-off submissions, prepare PTO and other accrual reporting and reconcile with weekly timesheets
- Process separations including preparing exit paperwork and final payroll, and terminating benefits
- Assist Controller with annual 401K audit, quarterly payroll reporting, and quarterly benefits reconciliations
- Setup payroll in various states as directed and track tax IDs for each state agency
- Provide Databasics timesheet entry training to new hires
- Review annual W2s and 1095Cs for accuracy before distribution
- Calculate weekly contributions to union
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Benefits
- Maintain knowledge of all benefits to answer employee questions
- Manage employee benefits enrollment and termination processes
- Manage and track leaves of absence
- Assist in the administration and maintenance of MOCEAN’s benefits program
- Audit and reconcile 401K and FSA transactions to identify and address discrepancies proactively
- Monitor eligibility status of employees and communicate changes to benefits as needed
- Partner with vendors to resolve escalated issues
- Assist with benefits reporting as needed
- General
- Maintain employee records on HRMS (Paylocity) and other systems
- Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion regarding all PLT matters including payroll, benefits, and employee information and issues
- Assist employees with payroll, benefits or other PLT matters
- Respond to California EDD notices on a weekly basis
- Maintain working knowledge of Federal, State and local employment-related laws and regulations
- Maintain knowledge of established company policies and procedures
Requirements :
Compensation Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
MOCEAN is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
