Payroll and Benefits Specialist

About the role

The Benefits and Payroll Specialist is responsible for all aspects of payroll administration, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any payroll issues that may arise. This role also oversees the administration of all benefits and retirement programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for payroll processing on a semi-monthly basis, which includes sending out timecard completion/approval reminders, reviewing timecards for accuracy, entering employee reimbursements into ADP, previewing and finalizing payroll, and transferring retirement funds to our 403b platform
• Ensures the completion and accuracy of all benefit and retirement enrollments, changes, and terminations; conducts meetings with new hires to answer questions, and provides assistance in enrolling employee benefits/retirement plan if warranted; ensures medical files are complete by the time of the employee's first payroll deduction for benefits
• Manages the open enrollment process, including employee communications, benefits education, enrollment administration, vendor coordination, and issue resolution to ensure a seamless employee experience

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience in Human Resources, including payroll and benefits
• Full proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
• Associate degree in Human Resources or related field and/or HR certification preferred

Qualifications

• Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Skills

• Full proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Payroll systems knowledge
• ADP Workforce Now experience

Benefits

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks

Pay

The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.

Schedule

This is an on-site position in Buffalo, N.Y.