Benefits and Payroll Specialist

$65,000 - $79,997/Yr

Danone - Broomfield, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Broomfield, CO

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Benefits and Payroll Specialist at Horizon Organic is responsible for coordinating and managing employee benefits programs while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role is essential for maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and providing quality service to employees. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week onsite in Broomfield, CO, and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day benefit related activities including new hire enrollments, terminations, COBRA administration, invoice reconciliation, and file feeds.
• Ensure accuracy in file feeds or other operational reporting capabilities/connections between ADP and providers.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, life, and disability plans, retirement plan, leaves of absence, and other employee-related benefits.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to ensure effective administration of benefits and timely communication to employees regarding changes and developments.
• Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers and plan administrators.
• Complete, confirm, and maintain records, reporting, and documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules and regulations.
• Verify and maintain timekeeping records, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation for payroll changes.
• Prepare and maintain payroll-related reports and analyses for management review.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations, including IRS regulations, FMLA guidelines, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Assist with audits related to payroll and benefit plans/programs, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Prepare and provide employee data or census reports for requests for proposal (RFP) or requests for information (RFI) from benefit providers.
• Participate in HR processes to identify and select benefit providers and make plan design decisions.
• Monitor and manage administrators' and insurance carriers' reports to ensure compliance with plan requirements.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration required, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now required.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and benefits compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS/HCM software.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic work environment
• Hybrid work model