Payroll and Benefits Specialist

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

Express Employment Professionals - Meriden, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Meriden, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in managing payroll processes and benefits administration within the organization. This position requires collaboration with HR, Accounting, and HRIS to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with various regulations. The specialist will also be responsible for tracking employee time off, conducting audits, and supporting the annual Open Enrollment process, all while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with HR, Accounting, and HRIS.
• Process payroll biweekly.
• Process wage garnishments.
• Support department with new state payroll tax setup.
• Track and validate employee vacation and personal time.
• Run and analyze various reports in Excel.
• Assist with year-end preparation, such as W2 and 1095-C forms, as well as various compliance reporting.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll documents.
• Responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
• Verify and process qualifying event changes as well as COBRA administration.
• Monthly reconciling of group insurance invoices.
• Provide support during annual Open Enrollment.
• Resolve password resets and answer employee inquiries regarding time off requests utilizing the HRIS.
• Support Accounting with required reporting.
• Support the team in any other administrative duties related to payroll, benefits, and human resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as payroll specialist.
• Bachelors in business administration, human resources, or relevant field.
• Good understanding of year-end reporting.
• Knowledge and experience with benefit administration.
• Strong multi-state US payroll processing experience is a requirement.
• Experience with HRIS (Ceridian Dayforce is preferred, but not required).
• Experience with wage attachments and garnishments.
• Understanding of data recording and analysis.
• Invoice reconciliation.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K matching program
• Flextime
• Summer hours
• Paid vacation
• Personal time off
• Paid day off dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion
• Generous employee discount on all gear
• On-going learning opportunities