Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist 

 We’re looking to add to our Payroll Team. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization payroll processing objectives with a high degree of confidentiality. This position requires a detail oriented person with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
• Assist Drivers with proper completion of paperwork and other payroll documents
• Administer the time and attendance policy and paid leave policy for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and irregularities in the positive and courteous manner 
• Facilitate audits when necessary, by providing records and documentation to Finance Team for quarterly and year end audits (Payroll, Workers Comp, 401k, OSHA etc.).
• Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements.
• Assist accounting with month-end, year-end reconciliations and reporting 
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience administering payroll and benefits processes required.
• Work experience should include strong understanding of payroll and benefits administration, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of software applications including payroll, benefits, time & attendance. Experience with ADP a plus.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline. 
• A creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
• The ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.