General Purpose
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist provides operational support to the Human Resources department, with responsibility for several HR functions including benefits and payroll. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist supports and helps execute a variety of departmental initiatives, including the continuous improvement of the employee experience and the efficiency and effectiveness of all HR systems and processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day functions of benefit administration and open enrollments, including responding to inquiries and reconciling benefits.
- Responsible for processing multistate payroll, including reviewing deductions for benefits and payroll taxes.
- Maintain personnel records and manage employee changes while ensuring compliance in functional areas of responsibility.
- Process payroll tax filings and complete state tax registrations as required by various government entities
- Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and learning materials.
- Assist with implementing HR-related projects, organization initiatives, strategic goals, and company policies.
- Manage HR inbox for employee questions, answer questions, troubleshoot issues promptly, and escalate complex or sensitive items as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- 2-4 years of human resources experience in various HR functions, including experience with multistate payroll and benefits programs.
- Experience with payroll tax registrations and processes in multistate organizations.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the organization.
- High level of integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written & oral communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
- High comfort level with computers and software programs (MS365, HRIS).
- SHRM or HRCI certification is preferred.
Classification: Salary Exempt
Status: Full-time Regular
Starting Salary: $65,000
