Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Dime Bank•Norwich, CT

3d•$28 - $33

About The Position

The Benefits & Payroll Specialist serves as a benefit and payroll processor, providing benefit and payroll support, verifying employee benefits, and assisting employees with benefits and timekeeping systems. The role is within Human Resources and reports to the AVP, HR, Benefits & Payroll Manager. The position administers employee information and records in the HRIS, supports onboarding and offboarding, maintains benefits and related records, reconciles benefit invoices, and completes COBRA processes. It also assists with HR events, compliance documentation, employee support, and general departmental coordination. The specialist processes bi-weekly payroll and supports payroll documentation, distribution, reconciliation, and system administration. Additional duties include maintaining FMLA records, responding to payroll audit requests, preparing required government reports, providing quarterly trust reports to accounting, and maintaining payroll files in accordance with applicable laws. The role is non-exempt and has a stated salary range of $28.20–$33.33.

Requirements

Efficiency and exceptional organizational skills.
Knowledge of and experience with HRIS systems.
Experience with the ADP Payroll Module.
Solid understanding of wage-and-hour and employment laws.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Self-motivation and ability to resolve problems.
Good verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other computer skills.
Ability to perform duties in absolute confidence and adhere strictly to bank policies.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to complete courses and training as required for successful performance of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Enter employee-record data into the HRIS while ensuring data integrity.
Provide customer service to employees with HR questions or service needs.
Onboard new hires and process employee status changes in the HRIS.
Serve as backup for employee onboarding and offboarding.
Complete employee termination processes and prepare supporting packages that meet legal and compliance requirements.
Scan employee-file documents into the HRIS.
Maintain internal HR records and reports, including Signature Authority, status logs, and FASB106.
Enter and maintain employee health and welfare benefit enrollments, status changes, and terminations.
Reconcile benefit invoices and statements, such as medical, dental, and life insurance, and submit them to Accounts Payable.
Complete and maintain COBRA processes and records.
Support the Affirmative Action Plan by maintaining applicant-flow records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assist with planning and coordinating employee events, including new-hire orientation, Presidents Breakfast, employee appreciation events, and the summer picnic.
Maintain and update HR forms, templates, and legal or compliance documents as needed.
Arrange delivery of plants, flowers, or donations for employees or key bank relationships in cases of serious illness, surgery, or bereavement.
Coordinate supply orders.
Administer and process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
Serve as backup presenter at New Hire Orientation regarding accruals and timekeeping procedures.
Support accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll and administration of the payroll system.
Complete and maintain FMLA tracking processes and records.
Assist with payroll-related auditor requests.
Prepare government-required reports and supporting documentation, including AAP, EEO-1, VETS100, and compensation surveys.
Provide accounting with quarterly Trust reports in a timely manner.
Maintain employee payroll files as required by state and federal law.
Complete other responsibilities as required by management.