Full-Time Payroll and Benefits Specialist
HireEffect is hiring a remote Full-Time Payroll and Benefits Specialist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support our Outsourced HR and Payroll Services for multiple small business clients.
Our goal is to ensure that all payroll operations run smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the companies we serve. Our clients typically have fewer than 49 employees, and we serve the entire U.S.
What You Will Do:
- Assist with onboarding new clients and data migration from legacy systems when needed.
- Process and enter timesheet data, update payroll records with salary or wage adjustments, and answer employee questions.
- Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure employees are compensated correctly and on time.
- Track employee calendars for multiple clients for benefits eligibility.
- Conduct reconciliations for employee benefits invoices.
- Work with authorities (Departments of Labor, Workforce Commissions, Workers' Compensation) on unemployment claims, audits, or other requests.
Qualifications
Who You Are:
- You have recent experience processing payroll (ideally for an outsourced payroll solution) using professional payroll software.
- You are passionate about people and have a great sense of humor.
- You rely on your excellent organizational skills, superior attention to detail, and outstanding analytical and numerical skills.
- You handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
What We Look For:
- Previous payroll processing experience (Gusto a plus!)
- An analytical mind with good math skills and excellent attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong computer skills with hands-on experience with M365, especially MS Teams in an office environment