Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Military Veterans

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job Summary:

As the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will handle benefit and payroll coordination, address employee inquiries, coordinate on/offboarding processes, and support performance management processes for designated entities. The ideal candidate will be highly detail oriented.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of employee records.

·         Coordinate and audit checklists for onboardings and offboarding.

·         Develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll and benefits. Provide payroll support and assist with payroll processing.

·         Oversee time-off requests, time tracking, and timecard audits for temp to hire employees.

·         Manage temporary agency contracts, submit weekly contractor timecards, correspondence related to time off requests, reconcile contractor invoices, ensure correct coding prior to submitting invoices for payment.

·         Serve as the point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries.

·         Conduct monthly audits to ensure benefit accuracy.

·         Create and maintain all HR Forms Library.

·         Support performance management processes and assist with employee reviews.

·         Facilitate employee communication, new hires, birthdays, and anniversaries.

·         Employee recognition program coordinator.

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma required.

·         Minimum of 2+ years of proven experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.

·         A bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

·         Strong payroll principles, process knowledge, best practices, regulations, and compliance knowledge.

·         Understanding benefit plan principles (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.)

·         Excellent attention to detail, organized, the ability to follow through, and maintain an elevated level of accuracy.

·         Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

·         Ability to communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally through written and verbal communication in English, with Spanish communication skills a plus.

·         Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems. ADP specific experience is a plus.

·         Proficiency with MS Office applications, Adobe, and tech savvy.

·         Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

·         Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Essential Functions:

·         Typical work schedule, Monday through Friday, and after hours as requested.

·         Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device.

·         Excellent organization, coordination, and project management skills.

·         Lift or move items up to twenty-five pounds.