Payroll and Benefits Administrator

UMH Properties, Inc. • Freehold Township, NJ

4d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

UMH Properties, Inc. is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator for their Corporate Office in Freehold, NJ. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll and managing the administrative requirements for all group health and voluntary benefits. UMH Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with over 50 years in the manufactured housing industry, providing high-quality affordable homes and well-cared for communities in eleven states. They emphasize stable and long-lasting careers with extensive training and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Prioritize discretion and integrity in all job duties to gain and maintain employee’s trust and protect sensitive data across all platforms and communications.
• Exhibit patience and allocate the proper time to each task to uphold accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with ADP Workforce Now, Google suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn new HRIS, benefits or payroll software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience completing full-cycle payroll for 500 plus employees.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states, including deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other withholdings.
• Enter, maintain, and process information in the HRIS/payroll system, including sensitive employee data, rates, compensation, department codes, pay allocations, time worked, paid leave, deductions, and address changes.
• Ensure accurate processing of deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Apply wage and hour laws, payroll, tax, and employment laws as necessary.
• Run periodic payroll reports for weekly pay processing, data reconciliation, and audits.
• Complete onboardings and terminations in the HRIS/Payroll system.
• Manage garnishments, support orders, liens, and other required withholdings.
• Periodically audit HRIS/Payroll data fields to ensure accuracy and currency of employee employment profile fields.
• Work with insurance broker to monitor data feeds between HRIS/Payroll and insurance carriers, confirming onboarding and terminations are handled properly.
• Manage employee and dependent enrollments and coverage changes.
• Manage coverage terminations and COBRA compliance.
• Comply with all aspects of ACA, managing annual compliance requirements and filings through ADP.
• Review monthly insurance invoices, reconcile with payroll deductions, new hires, terminations, and other adjustments, and coordinate with accounting on timely payment.
• Participate in meetings regarding benefit renewals and changes.
• Coordinate Open Enrollment and serve as the main point of contact for employee benefit questions.
• Manage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit offerings and communicate resources to employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with options for annual bonuses and pay increases
• Sales positions include the option to earn commission
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefit plans: Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED