Benefits & Payroll Administrator

Roessel Joy • Beverly, MA

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About The Position

The Benefits & Payroll Administrator participates in the design, implementation, and administration of Company benefit programs and assists with accurate, timely bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processing. The role advises employees, managers, and other stakeholders on benefits eligibility, plan provisions, and regulatory compliance, escalating complex issues as needed. It manages benefits transactions and carrier connections in vendor portals and Paylocity HCM, supports employee benefit orientations, and coordinates billing and annual open enrollment activities. The position also maintains payroll records, reviews timekeeping and payroll calculations, supports payroll filings and year-end W-2 activities, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Additional duties include assisting with HR projects, audits, implementations, employee communications, and ad hoc reporting.

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 benefit billing and ensure accurate, timely processing and reconciliation.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including 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.
• Assist in accurately and punctually processing 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed