Benefits and Payroll Specialist
Company: Michael Page
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist administers the activities
relating to the company payroll, benefits and HRIS processing
including developing, implementing and monitoring (e.g., performing
internal audit and control procedures to ensure that all wages and
taxes are accurate). The individual will be the company's subject
matter expert with all payroll, benefits and HRIS
administration.Client DetailsA modern and well established baby
product consumer brand with offices located in Mid-town Manhattan
DescriptionDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PAYROLL Process payroll for
hourly, salaried, and temporary employees; including reviewing and
importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and
direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements,
e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and support orders, and other
adjustments to pay as necessary. Implement and maintain payroll
best practices to improve efficiency and consult with human
resources team to improve payroll and HRIS processes. Evaluate and
implement payroll/HRIS systems upgrades and changes. Prepare
quarterly tax credit reports and submit to third party vendor.
Respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner. Maintain
employee records in payroll/HRIS systems. Administer the time and
attendance policy and paid leave policy for all employees. Produces
scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human
resources requirements.BENEFITS: Administer all employee benefit
programs including enrollments and terminations. Coordinates and
conducts the new employee on boarding process and presents benefits
presentations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit
plans and enrollment provisions. Fulfills all governmental
regulatory mandates and ensures filings are performed as required.
Plans and administers annual open enrollment period. This includes
preparation (or revision) and distribution of materials, conducting
meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging for on-site
representation by providers, and processing changes within
deadlines. Plans, conducts and reports results of audits to ensure
all enrollments are accurate and that dependent information is
correct for each employee and works closely with Accounting for
quarterly and year end audits (payroll, Workers Comp, 401k, etc.).
Addresses benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate
resolutions. Maintains contact with employees and beneficiaries to
facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all
employees. Processes monthly billings from providers. Reviews
billings for accuracy and approves for payment in a timely manner.
Resolves discrepancies with carriers and payroll. Coordinate with
third party administrator to manage disability claims according to
the plan. Administers online COBRA enrollments/changes and responds
to and manages unemployment claims and workers compensation
cases.ProfileAt least 3+ years of experience administering payroll,
HRIS and benefits processes required. Experience with Zenefits
HIGHLY DESIRABLE OR 2-3 Other HRIS SystemsWork experience should
include knowledge of basic human resources, payroll practices,
benefits administration, and compliance or other related
experience. Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer
software applications including payroll, benefits, time &
attendance and HRIS and self-service systems. Must have a high
level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential
situations. Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and
terminology, payroll and benefit processes and procedures,
including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.
Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and ability to create
useful and actionable reports from data. Possess strong written and
verbal communications skills. Possess strong organization skills
and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on
deadline. Strong attention to detail and ability to edit and
proofread. Possess a creative outlook with a problem-solving
attitude. Excellent time management, organizational, and
follow-through skills. Has shown ability to respond quickly and
accurately to requests for data, ability to provide excellent
customer service a mustJob Offer
Keywords: Michael Page, New York , Benefits and Payroll Specialist, Human Resources , New York, New York
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