Payroll and Benefits Specialist

CRH Americas - Wichita, KS

Full-time

Wichita, KS

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

This position is responsible for payroll and benefits administration, collaborating with HR and operations personnel across various regions. The role involves processing payroll, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for five companies alongside another payroll specialist.
• Handle all employee actions and required documentation for new hires, employee changes, compensation changes, and terminations accurately and timely.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and complete employment verification requests.
• Maintain electronic employee records and information in various HR and Payroll systems.
• Assist employees with benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Respond to benefits inquiries regarding plan provisions, enrollments, and status changes.
• Ensure accuracy of all benefit enrollments and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Update HRIS database with new and changing information, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain employee benefit files and adhere to storage retention requirements.
• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Human Resource and Payroll experience required.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed, high volume work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Customer service focused with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple priorities and constant demands.
• Ability to work independently with minor direction.
• Basic knowledge of human resource practices and current labor laws across multiple states.
• Ability to become proficient in multiple software programs simultaneously.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, and multi-function complex formulas.
• Basic computer skills in office programs including Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience processing payroll in the state of California.
• Experience with UKG/UltiPro.