Payroll and Benefit Coordinator

Alaris Health - Kearny, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Kearny, NJ

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join our team. The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for accurately processing payroll and administering employee benefits for our organization. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a high level of confidentiality. The successful candidate will manage and oversee the payroll processes for over 350 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, and deductions. This position also involves supervising payroll staff and providing guidance and support as needed, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements. The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator will review and approve payroll reports and reconciliations, resolve payroll discrepancies, and answer employee payroll questions. Collaboration with HR and finance teams is essential to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. Additionally, the role includes preparing payroll-related reports for management and audits. In terms of benefits coordination, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator will administer employee benefits programs, which include health, dental, vision, and life insurance. This involves processing employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits programs, assisting employees with benefits-related inquiries, and providing guidance as needed. The coordinator will also coordinate with benefits providers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare benefits reports while participating in benefits-related audits. This multifaceted role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of payroll and benefits administration within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the payroll processes for 350+ employees
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, and deductions
• Supervise payroll staff and provide guidance and support as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Review and approve payroll reports and reconciliations
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll questions
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and audits
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Process employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits programs
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and provide guidance as needed
• Coordinate with benefits providers and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare benefits reports and participate in benefits-related audits

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role
• Experience with payroll software and MS Office, especially extensive proficiency in Excel
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.