Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position Summary:
Perform daily Payroll and benefit maintenance in ERP and HRIS systems, processes payroll, provides reconciliations and reports for various accounting-related activities. Works closely with and reports to Compensation and Benefit Manager to provide management information and support as required. The duties for the Payroll & Benefit Specialist include, but are not limited to, those described below
Job Duties

• Maintains records systems and processes multi location payrolls with full lifecycles.
• Reconciles Payroll and benefit reports weekly and monthly frequency.
• Responds timely to Manager and Employee inquiries
• Train & Assist Management with Time & Attendance.
• Provide support for Payroll and Benefits to non-corporate locations.
• Knowledgeable of company benefit plans.
• Assists in special projects as required.
• Provides ad HOC reports and analysis as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or BA degree in related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with open enrollment, 401k, FMLA, STD, and LTD.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite,
• Knowledgeable understanding of Oracle Fusion HCM

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal-communication and business-relationship skills.
• Detail orientation with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Review, approve and track FMLA and other leave related requests.
• Ensure all new employees on benefits and terminations receive COBRA notices according to legal standards and employee pay profiles.
• Plan and administer the annual Open Enrollment including coordination with benefits broker benefits guide creation, EDI feed setup, etc. ensuring timelines are met.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Travel:

• 5% travel