What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist position at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson - Maryville?
Job Summary
Join us in delivering exceptional payroll services while fostering a positive work environment! Your expertise will help ensure our team members are compensated accurately and receive the benefits they deserve—empowering everyone to thrive both professionally and personally!
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team! In this vital role, you will manage the full cycle of payroll processing, benefits administration, and related financial activities. Your expertise will ensure accurate and timely compensation for employees, seamless benefits enrollment, and compliance with all relevant regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your skills directly impact employee satisfaction and organizational success. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for payroll management and human resources, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and efficiently using payroll software such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks; handle benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.
- Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions, benefits enrollments, adjustments, and reconciliations within accounting software like QuickBooks or similar systems.
- Perform data entry tasks related to payroll and benefits administration with precision; verify data accuracy through double entry bookkeeping techniques.
- Reconcile payroll accounts regularly through general ledger reconciliation processes; analyze discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Prepare journal entries for payroll expenses and benefits costs; ensure proper classification within the organization’s financial statements.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements related to payroll and benefits administration.
- Assist with accounts payable processes for employee reimbursements or vendor payments associated with benefits providers or payroll vendors.
- Support internal audits by providing necessary documentation on payroll transactions, tax filings, and benefit distributions.
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws, governmental regulations, and industry best practices affecting payroll processing and benefits management.
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing payroll using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of payroll management principles combined with familiarity in accounting software like QuickBooks or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and double entry bookkeeping.
- Experience with benefits administration including health insurance plans, retirement programs, and other employee perks.
- Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) tools such as Ceridian or PeopleSoft is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments including finance and human resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23