Payroll and Benefits Specialist

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will assist in managing employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate payroll processing and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Multi-state end-to-end payroll processing.
• Maintains payroll information by collecting and entering data
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonus and other salary-based compensation.
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll.
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor, accounting department and/or CFO when requested.
• Assist with benefit, financial and Workman’s Compensation audits.
• Administer for the 401k retirement plan.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits and payroll.
• Facilitates regular audits to ensure data accuracy and identify any discrepancies or areas for improvement
• Coordinate with external vendors; benefit and payroll providers
• Process and issue W-2s to employees.
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related.
• 3-5 years multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of US and Canadian tax laws relative to State, Local and Provincial withholding taxes.
• Strong knowledge of payroll.
• Experience with UKG is preferred.
• Intermediate to advance excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently, conduct research, and formulate conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor, superior organizational skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.