Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Brief Description

The Benefits and Payroll Specialist provide support to the Human Resources Department and assist with benefits coordination. This position carries out responsibilities in one or more functional areas, such as benefits, document compliance, and payroll. They will oversee and streamline all aspects of payroll processing within the company, including ensuring each team member gets paid correctly, performing audits and complying with federal and provincial laws.

Job Duties

• Conduct benefit orientations to ensure new team members are informed about available benefit options.
• Oversee the on-boarding and off-boarding process for team members regarding benefit plans.
• Participate in salary and benefit surveys; update job-specific market data annually.
• Audit monthly benefit bill statements, identify discrepancies, and reconcile them.
• Manage benefit support tickets through the HR ticketing system; respond to and assist with team member benefit-related inquiries.
• Coordinate personal and FMLA leave of absences; manage disability/ADA leave requests.
• Maintain and adjust paid time off balances within the HRIS.
• Process medical support orders and tuition reimbursement requests.
• Collaborate with management, HR stakeholders, and others to develop and communicate compensation and benefit programs.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programs, recommending modifications to reduce costs and enhance program efficiency.
• Assist with communication and coordination of the annual Open Enrollment period, including materials preparation.
• Utilize HRIS software (UKG/Kronos preferred) to manage data and processes in relation to benefits and compensation.
• Oversee wellness initiatives and promote employee engagement.
• Manage and update payroll records, which requires precision and organization
• Analyze data related to payroll processing and employment trends
• Answer team member questions related to payroll and timekeeping
• Assist with preparing and processing team member payrolls. Including collating hours worked, deductions, and overtime details and ensuring accuracy
  
  

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to maintain strict levels of confidentiality
• 2-5 years of Human Resources, particularly benefit and compensation experience preferred
• 2-5 years of Payroll experience including different state compliance
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E-verify
  
  

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in a Benefits and Payroll role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.

Summary

As a Benefits and Payroll Specialist, you will be part of the HR team and contribute to the Team Member experience.

Architectural Metals Technologies Believes In Being

• Hungry – Want to win! Industrious; ambitious
• Humble – understand your strengths & weaknesses; values others; good with people
• Committed – to the team, yourself and the company with an infections attitude