Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Reports To: Payroll & Benefits Manager
Job Summary:
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for proper administration and processing of company payrolls and employee benefits programs with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Process payrolls accurately and timely by importing data, making any applicable changes, identifying any potential issues and working to resolve, providing reports to managers for approval, etc.
- Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Review and validate timekeeping data, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in coordination with HR and Finance.
- Support year-end payroll processes and audits.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness plans.
- Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment and manage employee benefit changes throughout the year.
- Serve as the main point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and payroll systems.
- Ensure compliance with benefits regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
- Prepare and submit required reports for internal management, auditors, and government agencies.
- Provides employee data reports by assembling, preparing, and analyzing data.
- Assists with the implementation of HR services, policies and programs.
- Acts as the backup for facilitating the onboarding and orientation process of new hires
- Performs other duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational / interpersonal / communication skills and confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of Payroll and Benefits experience required.
- Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now preferred.