Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time on Site

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: TMS (HR) Senior Manager 

Location: Orlando, Florida 

Why Regal? 

Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry for over five decades. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600 skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50-foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Purpose: Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission: With God’s help, we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary
Regal Boats is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist with expertise in UKG Pro Payroll to join our HR team. In this role, you will manage payroll processes, administer team member benefits, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a UKG expert who can optimize current processes, identify areas for improvement, and streamline payroll and benefits functions throughout the system.

Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Process and manage payroll using UKG Payroll software to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payment of wages.
2. Administer team member benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-provided benefits through UKG.
3. Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, leveraging UKG’s capabilities.
4. Collaborate with the HR and finance teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date team member information within UKG.
5. Generate and analyze payroll and benefits reports through UKG, ensuring accuracy and identifying trends or discrepancies.
6. Lead efforts to improve and enhance payroll and benefits processes by fully utilizing UKG’s features.
7. Provide expert-level support to team members and management regarding UKG functionality, payroll, and benefits inquiries.
8. Assist in annual benefits open enrollment processes and communicate plan changes to team members via UKG.
9. Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies, including FLSA, FMLA, and ACA using UKG’s compliance tools.
10. Handle payroll discrepancies and resolve issues by collaborating with the finance and HR teams through the UKG system.
11. Participate in audits, both internal and external, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and benefits administration standards, using UKG to streamline audit processes.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Extensive experience with UKG Payroll software is mandatory.
2. Demonstrated ability to improve and streamline processes using UKG Payroll.
3. AA or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
4. Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
5. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy in payroll and benefits administration.
8. Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws related to payroll and benefits.
9. At least two years of experience in payroll administration or HR-related roles.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
2. SHRM-CP or other HR certifications.
3. Experience with payroll in a manufacturing or marine industry environment.
4. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. It is a fully onsite role, five days a week, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member will regularly sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. The team member must frequently go into non climate-controlled manufacturing facilities to connect with and assist management and team members with HR-related issues. The team member is occasionally required to lift to 15 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement 

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.