Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Highlights

• Health benefits and insurance
• Company provides office equipment
• Performance bonus

Job Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process payroll for salaried and project basis employees.
• Respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee records in payroll/HRIS systems.
• Administer the time and attendance policy and paid leave policy for all employees.
• Produces scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements.

Benefits

• Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments and terminations.
• Coordinates and conducts the new employee on boarding process and presents benefits. presentations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
• Fulfills all governmental regulatory mandates and ensures filings are performed as required.
• Processes monthly remittances to government mandatories. Reviews payment advice for accuracy and approves for payment in a timely manner. Resolves discrepancies with employees and payroll.
• Coordinate with third party administrator to manage health insurance claims according to the plan.

HR Administration

• Maintains complete electronic employee personnel files, records and other documentation for employees, including processing new employees, forms for employment status changes and maintaining timely and accurate files. Coordinates pre-employment paperwork and processes
• Attend workshops and conferences to stay abreast of various payroll and benefits standards;

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience in Human Resource, Payroll and Employee Benefits.
• At least 1+ years of experience administering payroll, HRIS and benefits processes required. Work experience should include knowledge of basic human resources, payroll practices, benefits administration, and compliance or other related experience.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and terminology, payroll and benefit processes and procedures, including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.
• Possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Possess strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to edit and proofread.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.