Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Based in our High Point, NC corporate office, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist will oversee the routine functions of the HR department. This includes responsibilities that support the complete employee life cycle including but not limited to recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, HRIS administration support, payroll and benefits, compensation management, and policy administration.

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist must be customer service oriented, operations focused and adept at problem solving.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Process payroll on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintain employee payroll records and resolve any discrepancies.
• Coordinate and support office events, meetings, and employee activities.
• Serve as administrator and run reports and audits, as necessary.
• Assist in creating policies, programs, and processes to maintain compliance, support TNS strategic business initiatives and achieve TNS Best in Class status.
• Serve as benefits administrator and perform primary functions for annual open enrollment, ACA reporting, FMLA, benefits compliance and support employees with benefits inquiries.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed.
• Work cross functionally and support management teams to achieve Terra Novas strategic goals related to retention, employee satisfaction and acquisition integration.
• Respond to all field employee inquiries (payroll and benefits related) and proactively build positive employee relations with team members.
• Execute Terra Nova Solutions talent management strategy by assisting with systems, processes, and policies.
• Assist with field and corporate recruitment and talent acquisition functions including attending job fairs, posting requisitions, scheduling interviews, conducting interviews, onboarding new hires, etc.
• Assist with creation of and lead new hire orientation program to ensure successful onboarding experience for all TNS new hires.
• Facilitate the Terra Nova performance management process.
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations for corrective action, if applicable.
• Assist with workers compensation claims.
• Responsible for the successful onboarding of large new hire groups during M&A and the ongoing support of employee groups post-acquisition.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 years previous experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel to TNS locations (currently NC and SC) and HR events, as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to execute initiatives tactfully and with the highest level of professionalism.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal.
• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple high priority deadlines in an effective and efficient manner.
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong judgement, think strategically and handle complex and sensitive information responsibly with strict professionalism and confidentiality.