What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Benefits Administrator position at Sunny Sky Products?
Job Summary
Payroll & Benefits Administrator, a key position responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits. This role supports the full employee lifecycle and works closely with HR, Finance, and department managers to maintain data accuracy, ensure compliance, and provide excellent support to employees. Candidates who are detail-oriented, dependable, and looking to expand their responsibilities within HR/Finance are encouraged to apply.
Payroll Administration
Payroll & Benefits Administrator, a key position responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits. This role supports the full employee lifecycle and works closely with HR, Finance, and department managers to maintain data accuracy, ensure compliance, and provide excellent support to employees. Candidates who are detail-oriented, dependable, and looking to expand their responsibilities within HR/Finance are encouraged to apply.
Payroll Administration
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employee groups.
- Verify timecards, hours worked, overtime, and PTO for accuracy.
- Maintain payroll records and manage updates for new hires, terminations, and wage changes.
- Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support payroll audits, reporting needs, and month-end close activities.
- Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions.
- Establish new payroll tax locations as needed.
- Complete year-end payroll tasks including W-2 review and distribution.
- Administer benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
- Assist employees with coverage questions.
- Coordinate with carriers to resolve eligibility and billing issues.
- Lead open enrollment activities and maintain accurate benefit records in HRIS systems.
- Process monthly benefits invoices and support compliance tasks such as ACA reporting and 1095 forms.
- Administer leave programs including FMLA and disability-related leave.
- Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems, UKG preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and data accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other compliance requirements.
- Experience with payroll accounting and benefit reconciliations.
- Professional certifications (CPP, FPC, or CEBS) preferred.