Payroll Benefits Specialist

About the role

Our team seeks a collaborative, responsible member to complete payrolls and manage benefits. This position is responsible for processing accurate payrolls; including correct earning and deduction entries. Prior experience with a payroll system (preferably Paycom) is required. This position is also responsible for benefits administration through payroll software and working with employees to explain benefits and answer questions. Please note that this is a fully in-person role.

Responsibilities

• Confirm earnings and deductions in our payroll system.
• Review time sheets, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into payroll system.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, and confirm information in our payroll system.
• Ensure employee information such as exemptions, transfers, terminations, and hires are accurately and timely maintained.
• Keep track of leave time such as PTO.
• Communicate information to employees and managers regarding payroll and benefit matters.
• Conduct benefits enrollment for new employees.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and terminations.
• Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and other HR programs; recommend any corrective action.
• Update HR spreadsheets with employee change requests and process paperwork.
• Assist with performance review forms.
• Assist HR Director with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Makes photocopies, faxes documents, and performs other clerical functions as needed.
• File papers and documents into appropriate employee files as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Human Resources or Business Degree preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and sign a confidentiality agreement.
• 5 years of business management experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of laws surrounding payroll preferred.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets and understand complex mathematical equations which can be applied to business and other manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of payroll software; Paycom experience strongly preferred.
• Deadline oriented.
• Prior experience with data entry, administration, and computer skills is required.
• Advanced training or certification in HR preferred.
• Good written and verbal communications skills with attention to detail.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees regarding payroll and benefits is a plus.
• Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to handle stressful situations when they arise and use sound judgment.
• Exceptional attendance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

The essential functions of the job include sitting for several hours or more per day, standing and walking several hours per day, lifting and carrying heavy objects, bending, stretching, reaching, and twisting. The job also requires corrected vision to complete forms, be aware of surroundings, and perform various job duties. Corrected hearing is necessary to listen to customers, supervisor, and coworkers, and to be aware of the environment. The job requires communicating effectively with management, coworkers, and customers, both over the phone and in person.

In terms of exertion, the job requires negligible force to initiate and/or maintain tasks, frequently up to 10 lbs. of force, and occasionally up to 20 lbs. of force for pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The sensory requirements include corrected hearing to detect a minimum amplitude of 65 dB(A) for normal speaking voice at a distance of three feet, and corrected vision to 20/40.