Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Birmingham, AL

Hospitals

About the position

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and benefits administration in compliance with government regulations. This role involves close collaboration with Human Resources and Accounting, addressing employee inquiries regarding pay and benefits, maintaining employee databases, and ensuring compliance with required benefit notices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments into Paycom and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries.
• Manage the open enrollment process.
• Organize annual wellness checks and track participation.
• Serve as contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Support Payroll Accountant with processing semi-monthly and hourly and salary payrolls.
• Assist with maintaining employee information (deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and support orders).
• Review earnings and process payroll/financial reports.
• Correspond with and for employees regarding payroll, W-2s, information requests, and/or letters for employees or outside agencies.
• Maintain the Paycom payroll card program.
• Act as the first line contact for all employees regarding benefits, payroll deductions, OT, pay, etc.
• Assist with the onboarding process for new employees.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel) and proficiency in HRM systems.
• Ability to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.