Payroll/Benefit Specialist

Full-time - Mid Level

Earth City, MO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Payroll/Benefit Specialist at Security Equipment Supply Inc. is responsible for managing payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting HR functions across the corporate office and branches. This role involves processing payroll, maintaining HRIS systems, and administering employee benefits, while also participating in HR meetings and supporting employee onboarding and offboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports for the HR manager.
• Manage employee time and attendance tracking, addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Serve as the HRIS Administrator, including setup and maintenance of options within the system.
• Maintain employee records, including new hires and terminations in the HRIS system.
• Work with the HR Manager to ensure policies and procedures are updated and communicated to all employees.
• Ensure all government regulated compliance is completed timely and appropriately.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits.
• Coordinate open enrollment periods and provide information to employees on available benefits.
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits enrollments and changes.
• Reconcile monthly benefit billing and ensure timely payment of monthly benefit vendor invoices.
• Participate in HR Committee Meetings and Branch Manager Meetings as required.
• Develop departmental goals, objectives, and systems to achieve company goals.
• Comply with any reasonable Executive or management request.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide training and support to employees regarding payroll and benefits systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Assist HRBP/Dept with recruiting as needed.
• Actively participate in the Organization Change Leadership (OCL) team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in benefits administration and payroll processing.
• Proficiency in ADP and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Project management skills and ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with compliance and employment law regulations.
• Knowledge of industry trends related to payroll and benefits.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.