Benefits and Payroll Specialist

What you will be doing:

• Maintain and edit all payroll related information (hourly pay, salaries, commissions, bonus, time worked, leave, etc.)
• Partner with off-site accounting payroll team to ensure proper processing and accuracy of payroll
• Cut and issue physical checks
• Work with managers to ensure all employee hours and changes are up to date and accurate
• Assist with employee questions about paycheck
• Approve employment changes for workforce
• Ensure accuracy of benefits information in HRIS system
• Perform quality checks on benefits and payroll related data
• Assist employees with benefit and payroll related issues
• Audit and determine employee benefit eligibility
• Process new hires into HRIS system appropriately
• Assist with open enrollment process
• Provide login and access support to software programs for employees
• Manage and communicate company perks and benefits to applicable employees
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to do the job:

• 2 years of payroll and benefits experience
• Extensive knowledge of payroll function
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state pay and benefit laws
• Experience with HRIS systems
• Ability to work well on a team
• Weekend availability

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with UKG Pro
• Prior experience with Kronos/Dimensions