Abacus System Solutions Hiring for Payroll/Benefits Specialist Job at Oklahoma City, OK Full Time

Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Division/Department: Compensation & Benefits

Reports to: Senior Manager, Payroll & HR Admin

Work Location: Abacus OKC Office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure new hire paperwork is complete and accurate, process payroll and administer benefits for Abacus sister companies and/or third-party clients.

• Payroll – Compiles payroll data, enters data, posts wages, and reconciles errors. Prepares payroll system input forms, enters data into payroll system/files, posts to payroll records. Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll. Prepare and issue paychecks
• Benefits Administration – Manages open and new hire enrollments including compiling census data, application processing, payroll deductions, and carriers’ submission/forms. Audits monthly benefit provider bills and processes bills for payment. Processes requests for vacation, FMLA and short-term/long-term disability, and keeps accurate records of time-off/leave pay.
• Compliance – coordinate, organize, and manage the maintenance of accurate payroll and personnel records for all employees. Assists in the documentation and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Receives workers compensation or guest injury claims and submits them to HR Manager.
• Hiring/Onboarding – perform system administration functions within Paycor and/or TalentReef, our online applicant and new hire paperwork system, prepares or provides a template for offer letters for salaried employees.
• Performance Management – provide forms and tools to manage and support the progressive discipline processes. Refers to HR Manager for consultation of employee issues
• Employee Relations – receives and processes incoming employee calls, emails and faxes.
• Administration/Other – manage the department email inboxes by responding to incoming messages or directing messages to the correct person on the team. Respond to employment verifications, unemployment claims, summons, subpoenas, and other requests for information. Records changes affecting net wages, for example exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments/garnishments for each employee to update master payroll records. Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments. Use systems and tools to create monthly turnover and customer requested reports from business partners. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Two years’ experience in Payroll and One year Benefits Administration
• Paycor experience a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate well both verbally and in writing, with all employees, management, third party vendors, and maintain confidentiality
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or labor laws
• Superior strength in managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Very detail oriented
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your expected rate of pay.
• Are you willing to submit to a background check upon being offered the position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Paycor: 2 years (Preferred)
• Payroll: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location