What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Benefits Manager position at Fairfield?
Overview:
The Payroll & Benefits Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure all payroll and benefits administration is processed in accordance with all regulatory requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Managers to ensure timecards and needed payroll information are submitted timely.
- Compute, process and transmit payroll information for deposits in a timely and accurate manner (i.e.: weekly, semi-monthly & monthly)
- Ensure data integrity of employee deductions through consistent review of the system’s various dashboards as well as routine audits
- (i.e.: benefits, garnishments, taxes, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state & federal laws pertaining to payroll, tax, various financial reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually), benefit administration and reporting, etc.
- Oversee the administration of all health and wellness benefit plans for the company and its employees (i.e: group benefits, supplemental insurances, 401k plan, etc.)
- Act as point of contact for employees & vendors pertaining to benefit questions, administration, requirements, etc.
- As needed, develop strategies & communication plans re: benefit-related functions: benefit education meetings (401k, Open Enrollment, reminders, etc.), benefit trends & changes, cost analysis, etc.
- Promote & adhere to our Core Values: Trust, Honesty, Integrity, Caring, Respect, Humility, Agility.
- Maintain complete confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of prior experience managing payroll & benefit administration
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration (or equivalent combination of education & experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively throughout the organization
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting & standing
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds