Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our organization's payroll and benefits programs are administered accurately and efficiently. The role requires a strong understanding of human resources and basic accounting principles.
Duties:
1) Responsible for all aspects of employee benefits administration, including initial and annual enrollments, communication, ongoing maintenance and COBRA compliance.
2) Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll transactions, working with employees or supervisors as needed.
3) Responsible for maintaining payroll and benefit system including resetting passwords and adding new employee information.
4) Responsible for maintaining records to support salary and benefit expenses in the general ledger.
5) Responsible for maintaining payroll tax filings and reconciliation to quarterly and yearly payroll reports.
6) Responsible for processing and reconciling W-2’s at year-end. Will work with ADP on any W-2 reporting issues.
7) Responsible for processing ACA forms at year-end.
8) Responsible for processing and distributing reports for accounting and administrative staff on a bi-weekly, monthly, yearly or periodic basis, as required.
9) Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to employee benefits.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in human resources, accounting, or related business field desired.
- 2-3 years of experience in benefits administration and payroll processing desired.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in the use of an employee/payroll system, ADP payroll processing experience preferred.
- Commitment to working in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications skills
CPR, Standard First Aid and AED desired (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Birmingham, AL 35209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
