Personnel Resources Hiring for PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST Job at Sturtevant, WI Full Time

Our client who is an established national general contractor, has an immediate opening for a PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST at their Corporate Headquarters in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this person will be a crucial member of the HRC management team. This person will be the company’s subject matter expert with payroll, benefits, and HR system administration.

Summary of responsibilities:

Payroll

• Oversees and processes payroll for hourly and salaried, employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and support orders, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
• Implements and maintains payroll best practices to improve efficiency.
• Responsible for compensation/payroll administration including compliance with FLSA, DOL, and IRS.
• Produces scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resource requirements.

Benefits

• Significantly contributes to the design, configuration and communication activities related to health insurance benefits.
• Oversees the company’s wellness program including employee engagement initiatives.
• Assists with updating/interpreting various employee handbooks and time off policies.
• Responds to all unemployment claims and worker’s compensation claims in a timely manner.
• Completes compliance testing related to the health insurance plan and 401k plan.
• Ensures that online benefits enrollment site is accurate prior to open enrollment each year.
• Coordinates and leads yearly open enrollment meetings with employees.

Areas of Responsibility:

Payroll, Benefits and HR

• Multiple payrolls each week
• Retirement plans – defined benefit, 401(k), other
• Group health insurance plans
• Workers’ Compensation
• Unemployment compensation
• Compliance – FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, EEOC, etc.
• Reporting – internal / external
• Human resources including compensation
• Documenting policies and procedures

Third Parties and Interfaces

• Benefit administration platform for health insurance and 401k plan
• Various providers, consultants, legal counsel
• ERP systems including HowardSimon
• Federal, state, and local governments

Strategic Planning and Decision Support

• Analysis and projections
• Special projects
• Reporting
• Benefits / providers planning design, implementation, execution
• Regulatory compliance

To qualify for the position of PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST they desire:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher – accounting, HR, business
• 5+ years of experience in payroll/accounting
• Experience in benefits / HR / management
• Problem-solver
• Has a “positive, can do” attitude with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with multi-tasking abilities
• Has a professional demeanor
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with an ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software (Sage 300)
• Handles confidential information with sensitivity and discretion

In addition to a casual atmosphere and a great company culture, offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a flex spending account and a 401(k) with company match.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits/ HR / Management: 5 years (Required)
• Payroll/Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location