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Form of work Under the general supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Payroll/Benefit Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of payroll and benefits. Payroll and Benefit Reports, Tax filings, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry payroll processing in accordance with federal, state, and county requirements and regulations. This position will manage all functions associated with the administration of the company's employee benefit program and manages all aspects of employee benefits, to include, but not limited to: leaves, health insurance, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, workers compensation claims, flexible spending account plans, 401k, and employee assistance program (EAP). Ensures compliance with and reporting requirements as mandated by state and federal laws.
Duties and responsibilities:
Process and manage all aspects of payroll and benefits, including calculating hours, calculating deductions, processing new hires and terminations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Prepare and maintain accurate and timely payroll and benefit records and reports.
Resolve payroll and benefit discrepancies and answer employee questions about payroll, benefits, leave amounts, tax forms and other compensation issues.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including tax and labor laws.
Keep up to date with changes in payroll regulations and adjust payroll systems and processes accordingly.
Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits.
Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.
Ensures the successful implementation of new and/or revised AES benefits programs, including collection of employee information and timely notification to employees of pertinent changes.
Assists all employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, ancillary benefits, life insurance, accident and disability insurance, COBRA, flexible spending programs, and AES's 401(k) plan and file feed reports.
Expert for processes, administers, and tracks all employee FMLA, workers' compensation, and/or other similar leaves or absence while ensuring compliance with applicable law and Company policy. Resolves employee benefits issues and works with employee benefits service-providers/vendors to address questions.
Verifies the accuracy of monthly employee benefits' premiums and maintains data to track, verify, and analyze employee benefits-related costs and claim activities.
Ensures that employee benefits-related paperwork (e.g., Form 5500, 1095s, etc.) is prepared and timely filed with governmental entities, as required Provide necessary reports for billing charges Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required
4 years of experience in payroll administration
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.
Certified Employee Benefits (CEB) certification is a plus.
