Payroll/Benefits Specialist

R.S. Audley is the premier general contractor in New Hampshire with a focus on civil engineering infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, utilities, and large site work) throughout Northern New England. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work with an acute focus on details. We are looking to add a high performing full-time, exempt Payroll/Benefits Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate must be a team player and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality while possessing a positive attitude.

This role must have a knowledge of payroll policies and procedures as well as maintaining the accuracy of the benefits information. This position experiences consistent interruptions and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment with a proven ability to multitask.

The responsibilities of the Payroll/Benefit Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:

· Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

· Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.

· Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

· Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.

· Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.

· Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.

· Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.

· Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.

· Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.

· Review benefit vendor billing.

· Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.

· Contributes to the team environment by maintaining flexibility and willing to perform other tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate must be:

· Extensive knowledge of payroll policies, processes as well as employee benefits and applicable laws.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Preserve superior working relationships with employees.

· Demonstrates professionalism.

· Demonstrate ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with the ability to multitask several different tasks.

· Ability to work independently.

· Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel.

The successful candidate should possess:

· 2 years of customer service experience.

· 3 years of Payroll experience.

· 3 years of experience in HR and/or benefits administration.

· Experience with Spectrum, BusyBusy and Navigator preferred.

· High school diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred.

· Any combination of education or experience that demonstrates that the individual has the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to include company contributed health, dental, life insurance, short term disability to include a 401(k) with a company match. Located in Bow, NH, enjoy a decent work life balance with room to grow internally.

We are proud to be an EEO Employer and a bronze level veteran friendly company. All are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bow, NH 03304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bow, NH 03304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person