Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Williams International•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator will perform a variety of payroll related activities, employee travel expense report processing, and coordination of administrative activities for selected employee benefit programs with the employee, company management, and benefit providers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with courses in finance/human resources or equivalent
2 years’ experience in payroll/benefits administration
The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees is essential
U.S. citizenship is required
Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG payroll system and/or SAP a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Performs the day-to-day activities of the payroll function responsible for the timely preparation of payroll checks, withholding deposits, and payroll accounting
Processes garnishment requests and responds to requests for verification of employment, medical support orders, etc.
Performs the weekly activities of the timekeeping function, ensuring all employees have entered accurate time and all hours are properly booked into the accounting system
Verifies the weekly HR input and new hire entries to ensure accuracy
Ensures that the payroll system is operating accurately by performing various balancing and reconciliation procedures.
Assists the Finance team with reconciliations of general ledger payroll accounts, making corrections when appropriate
Processes all requests for Educational Assistance, including the preparation of employee agreements, tuition receipts for reimbursement and university invoices for payment
Assists government and independent auditors by providing documents and analytical schedules as requested
Implement, update and test proposed changes that will affect the payroll software system with minimal outside supervision and assistance from other departments, as needed
Administers the company’s Employee Savings Plan (401k Plan) and selected welfare benefit programs
Administers sick leave programs, including FMLA, by coordinating leave requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, tracking leave usage and communicating the required information to employees and management