Payroll Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

Classification: Exempt

Position Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the overall operation of the payroll process and functions related to successful completion and administration of bi-weekly payroll as specified by company's policy, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The Payroll Specialist will also be responsible for the administration and coordinating daily operations of employee benefit programs and provide expertise and insight on employee benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties - Payroll

• Handle tasks from a variety of sources- garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, state unemployment insurance and quarterly tax verifications timely and with an extremely high attention to detail.
• Ensure that all inquiries received are either resolved or are on a clear path to resolution within 24 hours of the time they are received.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Manage workflow to ensure all necessary control procedures occur prior to disbursement initiation.
• Reconcile benefit statements.
• Submit and reconcile payments to governmental authorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, & year-end reporting.
• Provide the highest level of customer service as needed and respond to a variety of payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Work in tandem with both HR and Accounting leaders to ensure a high level of communication and transparency.
• Stay informed about new trends in payroll industry and make recommendations for new and improved payroll services for enhanced employee experience.

Other Duties - Benefits

• Administer all employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HAS and 401(k).
• Answer employee questions regarding the company's benefit plans and provides additional requested information to company employees.
• Reconcile benefit bills on a monthly basis and ensure timely payment processing.
• Remind new hires about the benefit enrollment process and ensures completion.
• Send benefit payment notices to employees on unpaid leave of absence.
• Support Human Resources with Open Enrollment.
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Responsible for employee benefit file maintenance and storage retention requirements.
• Assist with annual 401(k) audit and compliance testing.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off