HR Specialist - Payroll and Benefits

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC • Akron, OH

5h • $58,000 - $650,000

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Administration, this position administers the benefits and payroll functions. Expertise demonstrated through experience will include cloud-based payroll (Paycom or similar), and benefits administration, including demonstrated understanding of 401(K) and other benefits compliance fundamentals. Excellent organizational/time management and customer service skills are essential to this role.

Requirements

• An appropriate combination of education, training, and experience is required to qualify an applicant for this position.
• Example of appropriate qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in management/HR, or business-related degree with three or more years of full-time experience with payroll and benefits.
• Applicant must successfully pass required criminal background check and drug test.
• Ability to document personal identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act [I-9] requirements.
• Knowledge of: basic payroll and benefits principles and practices, including familiarity with DOL regulations related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Ability to: apply benefits and payroll knowledge to practical situations; evaluate data and make appropriate decisions; research and analyze benefits and payroll issues; perform detailed work with numerical data; work independently demonstrating initiative; coordinate multiple activities and tasks; participate in and facilitate group meetings, both within and outside of HR department; develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees in a supportive role, maintain confidential and sensitive information; consistently perform to expected performance and conduct standards; embrace and support constructive change; consistently follow safety and security procedures and practices; contribute toward building a positive team oriented environment.
• Essential Skills: Verbal and written communications; particularly in relation to instructional communications. Intermediate expertise with Excel. Basic use of Word and Outlook. Use of cloud-based payroll software (Paycom preferred) including the preparation and utilization of reports.
• Physical demands include operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate payroll and benefits data.
• Actively communicates/markets and educates employees on organizational benefits.
• Conduct periodic assessments to determine organizational understanding and appreciation of the benefits package
• Determine and track eligibility, enroll, and set up necessary deductions for all benefits.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all benefit related invoices.
• Resolve employee’s benefit related questions and issues.
• Advance measurable wellness initiatives, establishing fresh and creative means of promoting wellness
• Maintains employee personnel records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees