What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Benefits Specialist position at L.S. Black Constructors LLC?
Job Details
Description
Overview
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is an integral part of the Accounting team, reporting directly to the Senior Accountant and playing a crucial role in enhancing and streamlining payroll & benefits processes. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of payroll across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with state and tax laws, and managing complex payroll tasks. This role also actively supports the organization by administering employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and applicable transactions. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist not only anticipates and addresses the evolving needs of payroll & benefits administration but also serves as a key resource for the entire organization, ensuring that all employees have reliable access to clear, accurate payroll & benefits information. This proactive and service-oriented approach is essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of operations.
Responsibilities
- Collecting, reviewing, and maintaining employee data in the Payroll/HRIS system.
- Processing weekly, payroll taxes, and routine payroll tasks.
- Processing per diem, travel incentives, and other allowances for employees on temporary assignments away from their home base.
- Ensuring compliance with multi-state employment laws and taxation differences, especially concerning temporary work locations.
- Remitting weekly and monthly union fringes and assisting with union audits.
- Supporting the coordination of tax filings in the payroll system.
- Supporting the processing of payroll-related transactions, including employee benefits.
- Resolving payroll issues and responding promptly to all payroll-related questions from employees.
- Assisting with preparation of Worker’s Comp renewals and audits.
- Communicate insurance and retirement benefits to new employees and open enrollment information for existing employees.
- Administering benefit enrollments and addressing any employee issues and concerns.
- Assisting with retirement benefit plans, and other periodic projects as needed.
- Hands on knowledge and analytical troubleshooting expertise in Payroll/HRIS systems.
- Assisting in developing and implementing new processes and technology applicable to the role..
- Supportive team member and embraces a collaborative mindset in working with cross functional departments such as People Team, Risk, Data Analytics, Finance etc. to provide insightful data to enhance performance.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR management or a related field.
- At least 2 years of proven payroll and/or benefits experience.
- Must have prior work experience involving payroll processing and reporting in multiple jurisdictions with multiple sites.
- Must possess experience managing per diem, travel incentives, and other allowances for employees on temporary assignments away from their home base.
- Strong understanding of how employee benefits, fringe benefits, union dues, and certified payrolls work.
- Experience with Paycom is a plus.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Free Dental Insurance premiums
- HSA (Health Savings Account)
- DCA (Dependent Care Account)
- 401k with Match
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- PTO, Holidays, and Birthday Leave
LS Black Constructors, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $53,882 - $59,793
