Payroll & Benefits Administrator

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

Kelly Services - Dunellen, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Dunellen, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is a critical role responsible for managing payroll and benefits for both union and non-union employees. This position ensures seamless and compliant processes while collaborating with internal teams and serving as a liaison with vendors. The ideal candidate is meticulous, data-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll approval and processing.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state wage regulations, handling employment verifications, unemployment claims, and garnishments.
• Oversee certified payroll requirements and prepare meticulous employee records for accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Manage, track, and audit PTO, benefits enrollments, and employee payroll changes, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Support new hire onboarding, offboarding, and I-9 compliance, and assist with Leave of Absence processes.
• Coordinate annual compliance reporting and internal education on payroll and benefits updates.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors, ensuring accountability and managing contracts effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or equivalent experience; CPP or SHRM PHR certification preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll experience and benefits administration, ideally within a construction or service organization.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll software/HRIS, payroll tax, ERISA-regulated health plans, and federal/state compliance.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience in SharePoint/Teams, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and diplomacy, coupled with strong time management and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a construction or service organization.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off