The Payroll and Benefits Administrator will be responsible for payroll administration, bi-weekly payroll processing, employee recruiting and onboarding, benefits administration and will contribute to HR operations and projects. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and requires a high level of professional capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing and payroll system administration in accordance with company policies, practices, and procedures as well as federal and state regulations.
- Investigate and resolve all employee questions / concerns regarding Payroll and Benefits.
- Reconcile Vacation and PTO accruals.
- Payroll related tax returns, tax payments, and W2 processing.
- Complete payroll reconciliations and assist with audits.
- Assist Department Managers with recruiting new employees.
- Onboard New Employees.
- 401k administration (employee contributions, company match, compliance testing, etc).
- Employee health insurance benefits administration.
- Complete verification of employment requests.
- Contribute to HR operations through assigned task / project completion.
- Assist HR to develop and implement HR policies and trainings.
- Two to five years payroll experience in a corporate environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel.
- Strong knowledge of Federal/State laws as they pertain to payroll administration and HR.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
- Strong organizational, planning, and follow up skills.