Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Work directly with employees to answer questions regarding their benefits and total rewards
• Support the team with the administration of open enrollment (annually in January), wellness fairs, and other benefit-related events
• Open enrollment meeting, termination, and changes in benefits portal for participants in all benefit plans
• Monitor staff members’ eligibility for benefits programs, particularly as employment status changes
• Process, document, review, and qualify leaves of absence requests company-wide (medical, work-related, personal)
• Serve as liaison between HR/payroll and third-party administrators for processing of disability requests
• Function as liaison with a third-party vendor for COBRA and mandatory notifications
• Stays abreast of changes in existing laws, rules, regulations, and best practices applicable to employee benefits and leave
• Manage and facilitate FMLA & NON-FMLA, as well as other leaves as applicable to the company policy and relevant laws
• Review, edit, and approve employees’ timekeeping through ADP before processing payroll
• Follow up with employees/managers for missed punches to ensure appropriate allocation of labor
• Gather and enter payroll data and timesheets promptly which will be reported to the Payroll Team
• Work with company database systems to prepare and submit weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
• Research discrepancies, audit, and work with project teams to resolve issues before payroll
• Receive, enter, answer, and maintain garnishments by federal and state requirements

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years related benefits experience
• Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of employee benefits and laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace
• Prior administrative experience is strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, 3+ years experience in an office environment, HR and/or benefits administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently under general direction.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Process and detail-oriented; great team player.
• Great Multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse and strong personalities to drive results in a fast-paced environment.