Payroll & Benefits Specialist
About The Position
Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis through UKG/ADP for all US hourly and salaried employees. Conduct peer audits of employee payroll data, payments, and hours. Calculate and process timecards and make necessary corrections. Read and decipher payroll reports from payroll systems. Adjust data for hours worked and PTO time, ensuring accurate reporting. Ensure garnishments and wage attachments are set up correctly. Set up required deductions for payroll processing. Collaborate with upper management for annual 401k audits. Manage out-processing for separated employees in payroll and benefits. Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries. Complete local, state, and federal tax deposits in accordance with legal requirements. Ensure payroll functions comply with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Complete all payroll-related reports, paperwork, and documents accurately and timely.
Requirements
- Proficiency in payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits
- Experience with UKG software (3+ years required).
- Full cycle payroll experience (10+ years required).
Responsibilities
- Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis through UKG/ADP for all US hourly and salaried employees.
- Conduct peer audits of employee payroll data, payments, and hours.
- Calculate and process timecards and make necessary corrections.
- Read and decipher payroll reports from payroll systems.
- Adjust data for hours worked and PTO time, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Ensure garnishments and wage attachments are set up correctly.
- Set up required deductions for payroll processing.
- Collaborate with upper management for annual 401k audits.
- Manage out-processing for separated employees in payroll and benefits.
- Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries.
- Complete local, state, and federal tax deposits in accordance with legal requirements.
- Ensure payroll functions comply with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Complete all payroll-related reports, paperwork, and documents accurately and timely.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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