Benefits and Payroll Administrator

About the role

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in the DMV area (District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia).

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies.
• Assist with onboarding and associate lifecycle processes.
• Monitor compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other federal and state regulations.
• Assist with the administration of leave-of-absence requests for personal, medical, disability, and FMLA.
• Support annual mandatory benefits and compensation filings.
• Support and resolve benefit-related questions from managers and associates.
• Assist with coordinating projects such as open enrollment, state and federal reporting, and 401k audits.
• Assist with compliance processes and audits, including Forms W2 and 1095.
• Assist with creating and maintaining benefits policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparing and distributing benefits reports and statements.
• Assist with the review and reconciliation of monthly benefit statements, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Support semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll processing, data validation, and payroll submission under the guidance of the Payroll Manager/Finance team.
• Assist with maintaining and updating payroll records including salaries, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and paid leave.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Assist with resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports and support audits and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure alignment on payroll-related matters.
• Support payroll projects and perform other related duties as needed.
• Miscellaneous duties and projects assigned to support the benefits and payroll functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in supporting payroll processing in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Experience with SCA is a plus.
• Familiarity with payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience responding to employee payroll inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• Commitment to upholding company values.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 annually.