Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Intermatic • Libertyville, IL

287d

About The Position

Responsible for payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with Federal and State labor and tax laws along with all relevant regulations with a high level of ethical behavior, integrity, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of payroll/benefits experience.
• Experience processing payroll in UKG a must.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State payroll tax withholding/reporting and labor laws.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and/or CBP or CEBS (Certified Benefits Professional) Certification desired.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for U.S. employees.
• Prepare and process monthly Canadian, Hong Kong, UK, and Germany payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions.
• Calculate and process payroll related taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Prepare annual returns such as W2's and ACA reporting.
• Assist employees with access to the payroll portal, timekeeping, and onboarding systems.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies in handling sensitive employee information.
• Provide annual market data analysis for compensation within the organization.
• Administer employee benefits programs, administration includes enrollments, employee changes, terminations, COBRA, open enrollment, and other benefits initiatives.
• Coordinate timely transfer of data with external vendors plan providers, and auditors.
• Prepare and submit timely statutory reports and filings related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Negotiate and contract with benefits brokers for services, premiums, and overall plan administration.
• Oversee disability and workers compensation for U.S. employees.
• Onboarding of new employees.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Culture
• Training and Development
• Active charitable giving events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree