What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator position at Phaidon International?
About Phaidon International:
Phaidon International is a global recruitment company with 7 offices across the US including New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, Los Angeles, and Tampa.
Originally founded in London in 2004, Phaidon has since grown to 1500 consultants globally and is comprised of 6 micro-specialized recruitment brands. Phaidon International operates across key market verticals such as Financial Services, Supply Chain & Procurement, Life Sciences, Technology, Infrastructure, and Legal.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Working With The Payroll Specialist)
- Manage the semi-monthly outsourced (via ADP WFN) US payroll from start to finish - processing new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, rate changes, garnishments, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, expense reimbursements, off-cycle adjustments, and manual checks
- Responsible for governance around FLSA & Time and Labor regulations across all our jurisdictions, including overtime requirements
- Own and resolve payroll and Benefit queries from employees, internal/external stakeholders
- Manage the Year end process
- Benefit admin - Healthcare, 401K, Commuter - joiners, leavers, queries
- Maintain a close working relationship with US People/finance teams
- Assist with ad hoc MI, Audit requests
- Ensure optimal utilization of ADP to capture Employee information, and to provide meaningful MI - headcount, turnover, YTD reports
- Own and implement process improvements, including data integration with HRIS
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficient knowledge of ADP Work Force Now and Time & Attendance.
- Time and Labor Regulations across the various states
- Previous 401k and Healthcare Benefits Admin experience an advantage
- Particularly good Excel skills - look ups, formulae, index/match
- Practical knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll laws/regulations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with an emphasis on accuracy and diligence.
- Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
- Highly dependable and motivated; able to work independently and in a team environment
Perks of being on the Phaidon International team:
- Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- 20 Days PTO, 11 National Holidays, ½ Day on your Birthday
- Attend office holiday parties, annual sales meetings, and incentive-based celebrations off-site
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- 401(k) with company matching
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
