Payroll & Benefits Specialist | Growing team| On-site M-F| Kearneysville (17291)

DALB INC • Kearneysville, WV

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We seek a detail-oriented, reliable Payroll & Benefits Specialist who will own the payroll processing and day-to-day benefits – related functions of a small human resources department of two that supports about 200 employees. Working closely together with the Human Resources Director and also the Finance & Accounting Manager, this position fosters our friendly, timely and quality-driven work culture in 24/7 manufacturing plant environment. Under supervision, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist performs work of moderate difficulty in human resources, payroll and benefits administration.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of PAYROLL & BENEFITS experience REQUIRED in a multi-state environment (100+ employees preferred)
• Prior experience with Paycom or another cloud-based payroll/HRIS platform a must
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll compliance

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field preferred
• Payroll & benefits certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes and coordinates weekly pay for all employees using a fully integrated HRIS (Paycom) with Manager & Employee self-service capabilities.
• Owns the payroll process from start to finish and reconciliation, which includes generating Personnel Action Forms and ensuring of accuracy of timecards, benefits deduction and retirement contribution changes, leave-related pay, garnishments, special payments, etc.
• Once payroll is processed, reconciles payroll according to Finance & Accounting requirements, funds the retirement plan and sends garnishment payments.
• Handles all inquiries arising from questions about payroll.
• Ensures compliance by staying abreast of federal, state and local requirements in approximately 10 states. Participates in audits.
• Creates and maintains a payroll processing manual.
• Schedules and conducts new employee benefit enrollments and general HR orientation meetings.
• Prepares orientation – related presentations, informational flyers, benefit packets, and related communications.
• Ensures new hires are enrolled and understand their benefits.
• Is the resident benefits expert on our plans, with assistance from our broker, benefit providers, etc.
• Heavily involved in the annual Open Enrollment process, with support to the benefits selection and renewal process, working with the HRIS provider to modify the online open enrollment screens, scheduling of employee informational meetings and presenting information, and related communications.
• Benefits – related vendor management and reconciliation duties, which include using vendor portals to verify eligibility, billing and underwriting approvals for ancillary benefits.
• Will reconcile benefit deductions on a weekly and monthly basis with invoices, with various adjustments.
• Ensures compliance and is current on benefits trends.
• Prepares information for audits, i.e. benefits and retirement plan 5500 filings.
• Creates and maintains a benefits processing manual.
• Responds to inquiries related to general company and human resources policies.
• Maintains employees’ electronic personnel files, including responding to employment verification requests.
• Involved in various projects and events, including handbook updates, employee appreciation events, special trainings, etc.
• Various related duties, which may include performance appraisal tracking, assisting with system upgrades, new benefits, etc.

Benefits

• Small company environment with room to grow
• Work – life balance with reasonable workweeks
• Support for professional growth training and certifications, i.e. membership in local HR association
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Various insurances, including health, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees