What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist position at United Fidelity Bank?
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Job Summary:
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for full-cycle payroll and benefit administration.
Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:
- As the payroll expert, responsible for end-to-end, timely, accurately and compliantly processing the Bank’s bi-weekly, multi-state payroll and year-end processing.
- Auditing and process employee data for new hires/terminations/changes, benefits, additional earnings, etc.
- Researches, analyzes, and resolves technical problems or questions presented by associates and/or outside agency representatives.
- Maintains various reports, files and records (e.g. payroll, employee attendance, history, withholding information, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
- Resolves discrepancies with payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. payroll, benefit provider/s, withholding versus W4, etc.) ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
- Responds to inquiries regarding various procedures and requirements (e.g. wage levies and garnishments, savings, contributions, direct deposits, etc.) to provide necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, and prepare reports related to payroll taxes, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other statutory requirements. This may also include preparing payroll audits and ensuring proper documentation for year-end reporting/filings.
- Assists in HR projects; benefits open enrollment, annual performance evaluation, organization and upkeep of departmental processes and work instructions.
- Reconciles monthly benefit provider invoices.
- Provide additional administrative support for the HR team.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking skills.
- Strong internal and external customer service focus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks without direction.
- Possess a high degree of integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
- Ability to be a proactive and energetic team player.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Will consider experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum three years of payroll experience required.
- Knowledge of payroll tax laws required.
- Workday payroll processing preferred.
Physical Requirements of Essential Job Functions:
The associate is frequently required to sit and/or stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools or controls that are typical of an office/bank environment. Lifting items weighting up to 10 pounds on a consistent basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 80% of the work period while operating equipment such as computers, phones, calculators, etc.
Working Conditions:
- Typical office environment.
- Extended viewing of computer screens.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Typical workweek; Mon thru Fri from 8 to 5.
- Weekend and off hours work is required should business needs dictate.
Typical office working conditions. Indoor and environmentally controlled. The noise level is typical of most office environments.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by associates assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the associate classified as such. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time therefore, they could differ from those outlined above.
United Fidelity Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note: UFB does not accept resumes from independent recruiters or external staffing agencies for any of our openings unless we have an agreement in place, signed by the FVP of Human Resources.
