Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits SpecialistJob Description

Job Summary:

At Scull Construction the payroll & Benefits Specialist is an integral part of our company. The position is responsible for managing and administering our employee benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401k and so on. They will also be responsible for maintaining and processing payroll on a weekly basis through Foundations software. The person will also participate in continuing and maintaining Scull’s onboarding program including employee orientation and Benefits eligibility meetings. At Scull Construction you will work with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in the northern plains region.

Salary:

Full Time: 32 to 40 hours per week

Pay: $20-25 per hour

• Depends on experience
• Paid weekly via direct deposit

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan
• Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family
• 401K and Profit-sharing Bonus
• AFLAC Insurance Options
• Employee Referral Program
• Development Opportunities
• Nationwide Employee Discount Program
• Year-round Employment

Essential Skills:

• Research and analytical skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills required
• Organizational and time management skills
• Skilled at verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of federal and state laws in relation to employee benefits
• Computer proficiency including with Microsoft Suite
• Experience with Foundations Software preferred but not required
• Able to work independently, cross-functionally, and collaboratively
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Positive and proactive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers
• Values collaboration and contributing to the shared goals and success of the team and company

Essential Functions:

• Research, analyze and administer healthcare plans including medical, dental and vision benefits as well as disability and family leave
• Coordinate non-salary employee compensation like retirement plans
• Assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments
• Assist with the open enrollment process
• Advise employees, answer questions and enroll employees in benefit and compensation programs
• Process various paperwork including disability, FMLA absences and employee life status changes
• Appeal decisions made by insurance companies, resolve disputes and solve problems with benefits and compensation programs
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data
• Be backup administrative support for front desk operations, including but not limited to greeting customers, answering phones, and electronic filing
• Assist with other tasks as necessary even if below your skill level
• Checking timesheets for accuracy
• Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
• Handling direct deposit requests and data
• Processing paper checks for distribution
• Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
• Processing wage garnishments
• Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience preferred
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing

Physical Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work, but can frequently move about the office space
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers and similar equipment
• Capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance
• Specific lifting abilities required by this job include sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or continuously to lift, carry, push, pull, or sit most of the time
• Routinely perform work indoors in a climate-controlled shared work area with a moderate noise level

About Our Company

Founded over 35 years ago in Rapid City, SD, Scull Construction Service Inc. is a full-service construction contractor that built a reputation for completing high-level quality projects. We specialize in commercial construction, educational construction, and healthcare construction in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming.

Disclaimer

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Scull Construction Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.