Life Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
posted 3 months ago
The Payroll/Benefits Specialist at LIFE Pittsburgh plays a crucial role in managing the payroll process and employee benefits for a workforce of 300-350 employees. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, this position is responsible for the overall timekeeping and biweekly payroll processing using Paylocity. The specialist ensures compliance with all relevant Federal and State laws, including FLSA and ERISA, while providing exceptional customer service to both management and employees. The role requires a commitment to the mission and core values of LIFE Pittsburgh, which focuses on supporting the elderly in maintaining their dignity and independence within the community. Key responsibilities include maintaining, preparing, and processing a bi-weekly payroll schedule, which involves daily updates in the HRIS system, monitoring the Time & Labor system, and verifying accuracy before processing payroll. The specialist is also tasked with ensuring timely and accurate transmission of local quarterly and year-end tax requirements, garnishments, and 401(k) elections. Providing superior customer service is essential, as the specialist will handle inquiries regarding payroll policies, payment deductions, and resolve related issues promptly. In addition to payroll duties, the specialist coordinates and administers employee benefits enrollment, educates employees on benefit details and coverage levels, and assists with resolving claims and denial issues with insurance carriers. The role also involves analyzing invoices for accuracy, maintaining statistics and census data, and identifying trends that require attention. The specialist will oversee all leaves of absence (LOA) to ensure compliance with documentation and return-to-work procedures. The position may also include additional essential and non-essential functions as assigned by the supervisor.