Payroll/Benefits Administrator

The benefits & payroll administrator will support and participate in the day-to-day payroll and benefits operations, including benefit management, payroll processing and administration, and personnel file management. This position will also assist with onboarding and recruitment and will play an integral role interacting with employees and appropriate 3rd parties. With 5 years of administrative experience, you would be considered an excellent communicator, who works well independently, and is extremely organized and detail oriented. Our ideal candidate has a professional demeanor with the proven ability to effectively, efficiently and accurately handle a variety of tasks and operate equally well at all personnel levels.

• Maintain and respond to confidential employee information requests including Direct Deposits, Garnishments, Medical Support Orders and Employment Verifications to meet deadlines and requirements
• Process Detailed Inter-Company Billings and Generate needed Check Requests
• Reconcile and generate monthly insurance billings and statements
• Maintain and administer Confidential Insurance/Payroll personnel records through Ultipro/ADP, Discovery Benefits, and Cigna Access portal software
• Generate and upload Benefits compliance reports as needed for Affordable Care Act Compliance and process enrollments and make needed updates to our payroll and Benefits software.
• Run reports and Process New Insurance Eligibility including corresponding and sending out new benefits enrollment information
• Process day to day benefits enrollments administration as needed and serve as backup for all enrollment systems. Work closely with Benefits Manager during Open Enrollment to administer all plan changes, and Information sessions needed.
• 401K Plan Administration – including Payroll Uploads/Exports and Compliance Mailings
• Maintain Insurance Records/Filing
• Maintain confidential payroll personnel files through Ultipro/ADP Applicant Recruiting and payroll system
• Maintain and respond to confidential employee information including Direct Deposits, Garnishments and Employment Verifications to meet deadlines and requirements
• Run/Administer payroll time record reports from UKG/ADP system
• Process payroll thru UKG/ADP payroll system
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Keep accounts accurate during employee changes
• Work with accounting team, finance team, and HR
• Assist with administration of policies, procedures, programs and benefits
• Occasional afterhours work is necessary.
• Serve as backup to Corporate Payroll Processing from time to time
• Assist with Daily Everify Administration as Backup
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills

• 5 years of Administrative experience with payroll and benefits administration preferred.
• Experience in Ultipro or ADP Payroll and HRIS is a MUST
• Excellent computer skills; experience in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel; additional system knowledge a plus
• In-depth understanding of payroll procedures, laws, and best practices
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Precise attention to detail
• Comfortable in both team-player role
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal wage & hour compliance (such as overtime, meal/rest periods) required.
• Experience with payroll processing and time systems. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for identifying, recommending, implementing and supporting Payroll and Benefits solutions to meet the business needs.
• Ability to treat sensitive/confidential information with appropriate discretion.
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• The ability to function professionally under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Must possess personal tact, discretion and good judgment. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma or GED required; College degree preferred
• 5 years of Administrative Experience, Payroll processing and benefits administration experience is a plus
  
  

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $75,000 annually. Eligible employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package following the required eligibility period, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with employer match