Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Viva Health•Birmingham, AL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is primarily responsible for providing skilled administrative support to the Human Resources Department in the areas of payroll, benefits, HRIS, and compensation while providing excellent customer service and support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, human resources, accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.
2 years’ experience working in benefits, payroll, or related field
Ability to deliver work that demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential information
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruption and minimal supervision while producing quality work within limited delivery timelines.
Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
Customer service orientated with a proven track record of responding to employees quickly and thoroughly with accurate and complete follow-through to ensure final resolution
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to aid in data analysis, evaluation of information, and problem solving
Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy, and professional poise and appearance
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to quickly learn and develop proficiency with other software packages.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Payroll and/or HRIS systems
Basic comprehension of human resources and payroll practices, policies, and procedures

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for payroll processing, including but not limited to the coordination of activities necessary to process payroll and conduct daily payroll operations accurately and timely.
Maintain applicable information in all Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) including entering and updating information, auditing data for accuracy, and preparing routine and ad hoc reports.
Ensure accurate and timely payment of premiums, invoices, and subsequent payroll accounting, billing and reconciliation.
Maintain processes, procedures, materials, and communications to support the administration of all benefit programs.
Help coordinate, monitor, and track employee enrollment and deductions.
Administer organization’s leave management and worker’s compensation processes and procedures.
Conduct new hire benefits orientation and provide guidance for employee benefits enrollment.
Ensure employee licenses, certifications, and testing are maintained in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
Responsible for communicating upcoming expirations to employees as well as ensuring timely follow-up and renewal.