Payroll/Benefits Manager

East Lake Management•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll/Benefits Manager will oversee and supervise the organization’s payroll functions and benefits, ensuring pay and benefits are processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
Experience with payroll in a multi-union environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Minimum 3 years ADP Workforce Now experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, related field or applicable work experience required.

Responsibilities

Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions for all properties
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates for all employees
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors (401k, Union, etc.)
Balance payroll
Payroll property invoices
ADP Fees
Process employee rent deductions
Assist with all employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, ancillary benefits, life insurance, accident and disability insurance, COBRA, flexible spending programs, and 401(k) plan
Assist with benefit administration to include activation and termination in various third-party systems
Serves as the subject matter expert for processes, administers, and tracks all employee FMLA, workers’ compensation, and/or other similar leaves or absence while ensuring compliance with applicable law and Company policy
Verifies the accuracy of monthly employee benefits’ premiums and maintains data to track, verify and analyze employee benefits-related costs and claim activities
Prepares all benefit invoices for payment processing monthly
Manage annual catch-up contribution enrollment