Payroll and Benefits Specialist I

Job Purpose

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist I is responsible for processing payroll for all PruittHealth partners; coordinating partner benefits; resolving partner payroll, health, and welfare issues; serving as a resource to the field; and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel partners on benefits and payroll related issues timely and accurately.
• Answer benefit eligibility and payroll questions and research/resolve issues for all partners.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure partners concerns/complaints are resolved in a timely and equitable manner.
• Administer open enrollment, prepare benefit packages, prepare benefit communication materials.
• Administer PeopleSoft Benefits Administration to review benefit enrollment/changes to HRIS.
• Administer various partner benefit programs, such as medical, dental, life, 401(K) and flexible spending accounts in accordance with carrier contracts.
• Review benefit forms for accuracy and coordinates processing requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage and maintain the time and attendance and payroll processes to ensure prompt and accurate payment to all partners, including performing all activities necessary to process payrolls.
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments and handle full cycle garnishment administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to operate a variety of office machines, including 10-key calculator, PC, copier, fax, printer, and payroll folding machine.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong work ethics and team player can also work individually.
• High degree of professionalism
• Decision making, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefits best practices.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

Minimum Experience Required

• Problem solving and analytical skills for effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with partners at all levels of the organization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• High level of integrity and ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of general payroll and benefits functions.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• FPC Certification
• 1-year experience using PeopleSoft payroll and Benefits Administration
• Working knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws.