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Job ID: 14526584
 
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Job Title:Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:$59,337.07 - $74,171.34 Yearly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Clothing/uniform allowance, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Education & Licensing
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Finance or Human Resources or related field strongly preferred
• Payroll and/or benefit related certification highly desirable
Experience
• 3+ years of applicable experience with responsibility for payroll administration required
• Benefit coordination highly desirable
• Experience with UKG Ready highly desirable
Skills & Knowledge Required
• Strong proven track record in benefits, payroll and compensation functions
• Robust knowledge and understanding of payroll tax regulations and applications in a multi-state and multi-company environment
• Ability to research complex issues and make recommendations based on findings
• Advanced knowledge of employee benefit rules and regulations including but not limited to deferred compensation, retirement plans, ERISA related benefits
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Position Summary

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the coordination and administration of company payroll and benefits processes, procedures, systems and compliance.  Under the direction of the Chief Financial & Administrative Services Officer, this position critically reviews and analyzes payroll, benefits and tax procedures to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all related services to company employees. 

Direct Reports

None

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Essential Functions

Operates as the subject matter expert in benefits and payroll; is accountable for the oversight and performance of internal processes and outside vendors related to the company payroll and benefits program.
Actively works with the department Director to develop and implement payroll processes and systems, trains and facilitates management and employee understanding of payroll procedures
Works with 3rd party payroll company to ensure accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration
Identifies and implements efficient payroll processes and develops audits to streamline a complex payroll
Provides ongoing training to managers and employees regarding payroll and benefits
Serves as primary contact for all 3rd party payroll and benefit vendors; maintains the relationship and communicates relevant information to leadership
Coordinates payroll data entry and completes bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing
Assists with compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements, advising management on needed actions.
Interacts with external auditors from various agencies
Administers Open Enrollment and new hire benefits, as well as mid-year changes
Serves as primary employee contact for questions relating to payroll and benefits
Builds and maintains accurate benefit enrollment information within HRIS
Administers the Annual Employee Benefit Renewal Process including communicating with employees on all benefit changes and answering benefit questions and general inquiries
Develops and implements company wellness program including but not limited to third party EAP oversight, wellness initiatives and special projects as directed
Completes periodic payroll & benefit reporting and compliance including but not limited to: ACA, W2s, 5500

Other Essential Functions

Must be available to work outside of regular working hours on occasion and able to travel to other offices as needed
Participates in department and company meetings, as requested
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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