Payroll and Benefits Specialist I

JOB PURPOSE:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist I is responsible for processing payroll for all PruittHealth partners; coordinating partner benefits; resolving partner payroll, health, and welfare issues; serving as a resource to the field; and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advise and counsel partners on benefits and payroll related issues timely and accurately.

2. Answer benefit eligibility and payroll questions and research/resolve issues for all partners.

3. Communicate with vendors to ensure partners concerns/complaints are resolved in a timely and equitable manner.

4. Administer open enrollment, prepare benefit packages, prepare benefit communication materials.

5. Administer PeopleSoft Benefits Administration to review benefit enrollment/changes to HRIS.

6. Administer various partner benefit programs, such as medical, dental, life, 401(K) and flexible spending accounts in accordance with carrier contracts.

7. Review benefit forms for accuracy and coordinates processing requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

8. Manage and maintain the time and attendance and payroll processes to ensure prompt and accurate payment to all partners, including performing all activities necessary to process payrolls.

9. Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments and handle full cycle garnishment administration.

10. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Ability to operate a variety of office machines, including 10-key calculator, PC, copier, fax, printer, and payroll folding machine.

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Strong work ethics and team player can also work individually.

High degree of professionalism

Decision making, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.

Working knowledge of payroll and benefits best practices.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Problem solving and analytical skills for effective communication and conflict resolution. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with partners at all levels of the organization. Effective oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented and highly organized. High level of integrity and ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Knowledge of general payroll and benefits functions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)