Payroll and Benefits Administrator

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Full Time Midway, GA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Job Description: Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Hanwha Materials Savannah LLC is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation.

Our Savannah Operations is a heavy industrial Forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia, employs approximately 190 people and is poised for growth!

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is a key member of the Human Resources team responsible for the accurate and timely administration of weekly and semi-monthly payroll, team member benefit programs, and 401(k) retirement plan. This role processes payroll and benefit transactions, reviews data for accuracy, completes reconciliations, maintains required records, and helps ensure team members receive correct pay and benefit coverage.

Serving as a trusted resource for team members, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator responds to payroll, benefits, and retirement-plan questions with clarity, care, and appropriate discretion. The position works closely with HR Operations, Finance, leaders, insurance carriers, retirement-plan providers, brokers, and other external partners to resolve issues and support reliable day-to-day administration.

Payroll Processing:

• Processes weekly and semi-monthly payroll activities including employee maintenance transactions, compensation changes, payroll adjustments, incentive payments, deductions, garnishments, and termination pay.
• Reviews payroll data for accuracy, FLSA blended OT calculation prior to payroll submission.
• Performs payroll audits and research to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Processes payroll-related corrections and adjustments as needed.
• Assists with payroll reconciliations and payroll review activities.
• Maintains employee payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Generates and distributes standard payroll reports.
• Assists with year-end payroll activities and related reporting requirements.
• Serves as a resource for team members regarding payroll questions and resolves routine payroll issues.
• Works closely with the Accounting department to ensure proper business unit allocation.
• Reviews Group-term life imputed income and overtime credit reporting.

Employee Benefits & Retirement Plan Administration:

• Manages the administration of various team member benefits programs such as health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and related benefit offerings.
• Assists with open enrollment preparation, team member communications, and enrollment activities.
• Processes benefit enrollments, life event changes, and benefit terminations accurately and timely.
• Assists with benefit reconciliations and preparation of required documentation.
• Supports implementation of system enhancements, new benefits, and benefit plan changes.
• Coordinates with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve enrollment and eligibility issues.
• Manage ACA compliance and reporting to review and assess any potential penalties.
• Manage employee’s leave benefits invoicing.
• Supports day-to-day administration of the 401(k) retirement plan.
• Coordinates retirement plan payroll deductions and contribution processing.
• Works with retirement plan vendors to resolve participant issues.
• Assists with retirement plan reconciliations, audits, compliance activities, and required documentation.

Compliance, Reporting & Data Integrity:

• Assists with payroll and benefit administration activities to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Supports internal audits, benefit plan audits, retirement plan audits, and compliance reviews by gathering and providing requested information.
• Generates standard payroll and benefits reports as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of payroll, benefits, retirement plan, and team member information.

Team Member Communication &

Education:

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