Benefits & Payroll Administrator
About The Position
The Benefits & Payroll Administrator supports the administration of company benefit programs and payroll. The role provides guidance to employees, managers, and stakeholders on benefit eligibility, plan provisions, and regulatory compliance, escalating complex issues as needed. It processes benefit transactions through vendor portals and Paylocity HCM, maintains carrier connections, coordinates billing and open enrollment, and supports employee communications and HR projects. The position also assists with accurate, timely bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processing. It maintains payroll records in Paylocity HCM, reviews timekeeping and payroll calculations, supports payroll filings and reports, and assists with year-end activities including W-2 processing and auditing. The role ensures compliance with applicable benefits, wage-and-hour, tax, and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, implementation, and administration of company benefit programs.
- Guide employees, managers, and other stakeholders on benefit eligibility, plan provisions, and regulatory compliance, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in vendor portals and Paylocity HCM.
- Coordinate and maintain benefit carrier connections within Paylocity HCM.
- Develop and conduct benefit orientation sessions for new hires.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize benefits offerings and deliver a positive employee experience.
- Coordinate monthly billing, including accurate and timely processing and reconciliation.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment communications, validation, and testing.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and provide analysis and recommendations.
- Assist with HR projects, audits, implementation, and employee communications.
- Prepare ad hoc reports as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls.
- Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholding elections, direct deposit information, and earnings histories in Paylocity HCM.
- Review and audit timekeeping records, wage calculations, deductions, and payroll reports.
- Assist with preparation and processing of payroll-related filings and reports.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and auditing.
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and applicable state requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
