Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a stable and rapidly growing company where employees are our number one asset?  Are you looking for a career that rewards your accomplishments with opportunity and compensation?  Do you want to do more in your career and learn a broader skill set in Environmental Services industry?  If so, we are looking for YOU.

This position is located in the Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Cliff Berry, Inc. (CBI).

We have a great opportunity for a qualified Payroll & Benefits Specialist with a background in payroll and employee benefits to work on CBI’s HR team. This role is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Director of Human Resources in partnering with and supporting the organization. This position is responsible for handling the company's payroll and employee benefits as well as providing HR services, including employment verification processing, ad hoc reporting, health and welfare benefits, records management, drug free workplace program, and other compliance driven activities.

Essential Duties:

• The primary functions are processing the company's payroll, reviewing timesheets and paid time off request, and handling the employee benefits program.


• Prepares general ledger (GL) and other ad hoc reports on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis, as needed.


• Responsible for facilitating the onboarding process via ADP for new hires and assist in new hire orientation.


• Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining employment records and HRIS data, reviewing timecards/payroll, compensation related duties, engagement activities, associate relations, and working on special projects.


• Responsible for electronic file maintenance including new hire paperwork, I9’s, handling confidential forms and records in accordance with company, state, and federal laws.


• Maintains associate information in company HRIS, including timecards/payroll review.


• Planning, implementing, and/or managing 401K’s, pensions, retirement funds and other non-cash, financial benefits.


• Administers the CBI employee health insurance and health care plans, assists employees in filling out the paperwork for their benefits packages,


• Leads informational sessions on company benefits to explain the various benefit options to new employees.


• Calculates the proper paycheck deductions for these benefits.


• Answers employee inquiries about their employee benefits and resolves problems or disputes.


• Responds to unemployment claims and attends hearings, as needed.


• Maintains both employee electronic and paper files/records of individual employee benefits.


• Assist the department with company's recruiting efforts, working department hiring managers and the HR team.


• Assist the department and team with job fairs at local technical schools and colleges.


• Coordinate the termination process including conducting exit interviews and completing necessary documentation.


• Conduct reference and background checks and correspond with those not considered for the position..


• Maintains and updates records for company’s employee referral program.


• Preparation of new hire paperwork, including processing through eVerify and entries into HRIS, and other onboarding activities.


• Assist the department with the coordination of the employee service award program.


• Maintain HR Information System records and compile reports from the database.


• Responsible for legal postings in all CBI locations, updating position reporting.

The ideal candidate: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management and/or equivalent experience.


• At least 3 years HR exempt level experience, preferably in a HR Payroll/Benefits Specialist role


• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.


• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification, a plus.


• Excellent knowledge of and experience interpreting and advising on employment situations involving OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Benefits, FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc. will be considered a strong advantage.


• Excellent communication skills including proven listening, written and verbal skills.


• Ability to plan, organize and schedule multiple tasks.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.


• Expert computer skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet searches.

For over 68 years, CBI has been the industry leader in environmental services and hazardous waste management. Our markets extend throughout Florida with strategic locations including: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, Cape Canaveral, Ft. Pierce, Tampa, and Orlando.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.