Payroll Specialist

Overview

• Manage and oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing while adhering to compliance standards.
• Coordinate employee benefits programs, including Paid Time Off and Leave of Absence, ensuring seamless administration.
• Facilitate onboarding processes, delivering benefits presentations and validating enrollments to enhance new hire experience.
• Generate comprehensive HRIS reports, providing insights into turnover, headcount, and compliance metrics.
• Support employee engagement initiatives through programs like tuition reimbursement and service awards.
• Collaborate in developing and implementing HR policies to optimize organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure data accuracy through regular audits, maintaining integrity in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Host educational sessions to enhance employee understanding of HR processes and benefits.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute payroll calculations and processing, ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, addressing discrepancies promptly to maintain reliability.
• Administer garnishments, child support, and other deductions in accordance with legal standards.
• Manage benefit enrollments and terminations, ensuring seamless transitions for employees.
• Validate COBRA enrollments and terminations, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare and analyze HRIS reports, delivering actionable insights to support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate internal employee transfers and oversee background check processes efficiently.
• Communicate benefits updates and HR initiatives effectively through memos and newsletters.
• Contribute to HR projects by conducting research and analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in payroll administration or HR operations.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records consistently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills for interacting with employees and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Knowledge of federal regulations related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures is advantageous.