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Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Division:Human Resources

Location: Berlin, CT

Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday, (hybrid remote/in-office)

JAM Industries, Making the world sound better, one brand at a time! Do these words sound like music to your ears?

Since 1972, JAM Industries has grown to be one of the largest distributors of consumer electronic goods, pro-audio equipment and musical instruments. Come join us to stay true to our mission of delivering ONLY the best customer service!

What you will do:

We are currently looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. The position will work closely within the HR team as well as collaborate with Accounting and HRIS

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Responsible for processing biweekly, multi-state US Payroll
• Reviews and validates timesheet changes in collaboration with managers.
• Collaborates with HR to process employee changes such as title, pay and manager changes, resolves schedule changes.
• Processes wage garnishments and completes necessary documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll processing and analyze variances.
• Supports department with new state payroll tax setup.
• Validate vacation and personal time balances.
• Produce and analyze various reports in Excel.
• Assist with year-end preparation, such as W2 and 1095-C forms, as well as various compliance reporting.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll documents.
• Process Canadian payroll on an as-needed basis

Benefits

• Responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
• Verifies and processes qualifying event changes as well as COBRA administration.
• Monthly reconciling of group insurance invoices
• Provides remote and on-site support during annual Open Enrollment

Other

• Resolves password resets and answers employee inquiries regarding time off requests utilizing the HRIS.
• Supports Accounting with required reporting.
• Provide excellent internal customer service.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes.
• Support the team in any other administrative duties related to payroll, benefits, and human resources.

What we are looking for:

• 3-5 years proven experience as payroll specialist, with a good understanding of year-end reporting.
• Proven experience managing the Company's benefits offering; including enrollment of new employees, open enrollment, reconciliation of invoices, etc.
• Experience working with employees in multiple states (Connecticut, California, New York, is a plus)
• Experience with HRIS (Ceridian Dayforce is a plus)
• Experience with wage attachments and garnishments
• Customer service centric
• Understanding of data recording and analysis
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor's in business administration, human resources, or relevant field

Ready to join our team? Here is why we are one big, happy JAMily…

• Group Insurance Benefits: Health & Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Wellness Incentive Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401K matching program.
• Work-life balance is key: Flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, personal time off, and a paid day off dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion.
• We value work life balance and offer a causal and fun environment.
• Lively social calendar… there’s always something for everyone!
• Generous employee discount on all our cool gear.
• On-going learning opportunities.
• Not to mention the opportunity to work in a highly talented, winning team!

Come JAM with us… we not only work hard but play just as hard. Want to take your career to the next level? Click here to view all our current openings! Apply Online!

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While we appreciate your interest, please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.