Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer the payroll and benefits functions within the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salary employees.  Reconcile payroll prior to transmission.
• Update and maintain databases for payroll, time and attendance, and benefits administration. 
• Process accurate and timely court orders, 401(k) deposits, tax information, and year end reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs that include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending, and COBRA.  Assist employees in resolving benefits issues with carriers.
• Implement and manage open enrollment in the payroll system on an annual basis.
• Serve as the Plan Administrator for the 401(k) and frozen Pension plans.  This includes: assisting plan participants with questions; processing new hires, retirement pension applications, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, and loans; distributing participant communications and required notices; preparing, submitting, and filling yearly reports for calculation of 5500 forms. 
• Coordinate short and long-term disability claims and FMLA documentation.  Manage all administrative aspects of leave.  This includes: tracking hours used/taken, claim approval/denial, return to work procedure, and payroll adjustments.
• Process workers’ compensation events.  Work with the Managed Care Organization (MCO), Third Party Administrator (TPA), and legal on claims and proper procedures for and return to work. 
• Manage and maintain compliance documentation relating to payroll, benefits, 401(k), FMLA, workers’ compensation, etc.  Prepare and assist with audits by agency and corporate appointed auditors.
• Determine eligibility and distribute Employee Service Awards.
• Work with the Accounting Department on various reports for budgeting, insurance, and other information as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by manager. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred: Human Resources Management, Accounting, Business Management or related field
• 3 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on payroll and benefit administration
• Has a working knowledge of HRIS systems (UKG experience a plus)
• Possess a high emotional intelligence and logical thought process
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have a professional and positive attitude
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on sensitive issues
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail