Payroll and Benefits Specialist

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing employee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. They will serve as a key point of contact for employees, addressing inquiries about pay, benefits, and leave while maintaining accurate records and supporting organizational goals.

Client Details

A highly reputable compliance and monitoring firm.

Description

• Oversee all tasks required to achieve objectives in benefits and payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regional and local regulations governing benefits.
• Adhere to and enforce regional and local laws related to payroll administration.
• Manage the company's benefits portal on the intranet, ensuring employees have up-to-date access to benefits information.
• Deliver exceptional support to employees while fostering strong business relationships.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of company benefit strategies, events, plan designs, and communications.
• Administer global payroll processing for employees and contract resources.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of timesheets and related reporting.
• Manage garnishments and ensure proper funding of payroll accounts.
• Address and resolve discrepancies, as well as respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Over 7 years of experience in benefits and payroll administration within a global organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in managing global benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, spending accounts, commuter benefits, retirement plans, STD/LTD, voluntary and supplemental offerings, wellness programs, and COBRA.
• Proficiency in administering leave of absence programs, collaborating with third-party administrators to ensure accurate and timely leave management in compliance with regional and local laws, including calculating pay and benefit durations.
• Extensive experience in 401(k) administration.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll systems and operations.
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems and associated practices.
• Strong understanding of payroll policies and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to audit payroll processes effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Job Offer

• Opportunity for long term employment
• Remote Flexibility
• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision

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