Benefits /Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurances, Ancillary Insurances, Retirement Program, FSA/Program, Commuter Program, Family and Medical Leaves, Wellness Programs, and other internal offerings
• Manage benefit enrollment for new hires, open enrollment, and qualifying life events.
• Act as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, providing clear and accurate information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations such as ERISA, ACA, PWFA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
• Maintain accurate records in the HRIS for benefits elections and employee changes.
• Monitor benefits costs and assist in budget planning.
• Collaborate with external vendors, brokers, and insurance carriers to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Manage EDI and File Transfer set up and monitoring for direct feeds with vendors

Payroll Support

• Affiliate with processing payroll for nonexempt (hourly) employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Ensure proper calculation of work hours, overtime, shift differentials, and other variables.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to resolve discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll adjustments, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Support the preparation and filing of payroll taxes and reports.
• Prepares and processes payroll journal entries in NetSuite, ensuring accurate recording of wages, taxes, and deductions to the general ledger

Additional Responsibilities

• Affiliate with the creation and communication of benefits-related materials for employees.
• Schedule and host benefit informational sessions for employees
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in program offerings.
• Support benefits audits and open enrollment activities.
• Stay informed on benefits regulations, laws, and industry trends to ensure compliance.
• Care for leave of absence programs, including short-term disability, long-term disability, and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws, including FMLA, PWFA and ADA.