Payroll Administration

• Enter, maintain, and process data in the payroll system, including employee compensation, hours worked, paid leave, holidays and benefit contributions.
• Process payroll biweekly.
• Ensure accurate and compliant processing of all payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, pensions, and other withholdings.
• Manage all payroll tax-related filings on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual Payroll Worker’s Compensation and other payroll-related audits.
• Interface with government agencies as needed regarding payroll and taxation matters.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Respond to verification of employment.

Benefits Administration

• Assist the HR leader in the development and administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
• Handle benefit-related monthly billing, reconciliation, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as the administrator for the company’s 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance and acting as the primary contact for employee inquiries.
• Facilitate the annual 401(k) audit and compliance review process.
• Coordinate and manage the annual benefits open enrollment process, including employee education sessions and materials.
• Support employee understanding and utilization of benefit offerings throughout the year.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree in human resources or business, or two additional years of experience in place of bachelor degree.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in payroll and/or benefits administration.
• Three (3+) years of progressively responsible related experience in payroll, benefits, analysis and administration.
• Proficient with payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Sage, or similar platforms).
• UKG (UltiPro) HRIS experience preferred.
• Must have current experience in hands on payroll processing and benefit administration.

PREFERENCES:

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefit Professional (CBP) designation.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven ability of payroll processing and tax at the state and federal levels.
• Strong working knowledge of ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence at all levels including executive staff and other internal and external customers.
• Flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Able to work under pressure and handle multiple highly sensitive issues.
• Strong collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be hands-on and capable of working independently with strong project management skills.
• Strong experience in managing open enrollment process, administering, monitoring and verifying retirement plan participation, contribution and coordination with payroll.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant benefit and compensation policies and laws.

This position is onsite with the possibility of hybrid WFH 1 day per week after 6 months.

This position is non-exempt/hourly paid $28-$33 per hour with a 5% annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

Experience

Required 3 years

Progressively responsible related experience in payroll, benefits, analysis and administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.