HR Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Phantom Fireworks, the industry leader in the import, wholesale, and retail of consumer fireworks, is seeking an HR Benefits and Payroll Specialist who is detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the company’s benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), HSA, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Help with the design, implementation, and ongoing management of employee benefit plans.
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations and deadlines, including open enrollment, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct audits to ensure proper documentation for dependents and benefits enrollment, making corrections as necessary.
• Become the in-house expert on all employee benefits, providing guidance and assistance to employees on their benefits options.
• Assist in improving the open enrollment process to make it more efficient and user-friendly for employees.
• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related processes are handled correctly.
• Assist with payroll inquiries from employees and resolve any issues promptly.
• Assist with the management of the workers' compensation program, ensuring compliance and helping identify opportunities to reduce workers' comp costs.
• Work with insurance providers to review claims and investigate strategies for reducing premiums and managing risk.
• Provide employees with guidance on benefits options, changes, and enrollment processes.
• Assist in educating employees about benefits packages and any updates to policies or offerings.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll processing or related field (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of benefit programs, including health insurance, 401k, HAS, life insurance and disability plan
• Experience with workers’ compensation (preferred)
• Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS systems
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Youngstown, OH 44505 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Youngstown, OH 44505: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person