Full-Time Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

This role involves managing payroll and benefits administration for AnewHealth.

1. Monitors Workday notifications for any changes affecting payroll or Paid Time Off.
2. Assists with Payroll pre-processing reports and approvals, including auditing team member payroll entries.
3. Maintains appropriate internal controls over payroll functions to ensure SOX compliance.
4. Manages tax notices for historical entities and researches tax issues with appropriate Tax Service.
5. Supports tax audits, year-end W2 audits, worker’s compensation audits, and other payroll-related audits.
6. Acts as a liaison between Payroll and Accounting, assisting with integration functions and handling inquiries.
7. Audits benefits-related data for accuracy of enrollments and premium deductions; processes payroll adjustments as necessary.
8. Processes monthly benefit plan invoices and ensures timely payment of associated fees.
9. Facilitates requests for contribution adjustments, refunds, and other administrative changes between participants and plan administrator.
10. Ensures compliance in the administration of assigned benefit plans with company policies and regulations.
11. Responds to general payroll and assigned benefit inquiries made by employees.
12. Maintains effective communication with employees regarding payroll and assigned benefit programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Professional certification preferred (i.e., CPP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits administration required.
• 4+ years of experience in payroll administration, retirement plan administration, and HRIS systems required.
• Workday and OneSource Virtual preferred.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, research methods, and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive personnel issues and employee data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Highly analytical with the ability to conduct audits and perform detailed analysis of data.
• Expert-level computer skills in HR Information Systems, payroll/financial/benefit platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced technical proficiencies in report writing and Excel.
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability in assigned benefits/total rewards programs.

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