Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high‑performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
• Day‑one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Michelin Stock Purchase Program
• Michelin Tire Rebate Program
• Career Development in a Global Organization
• A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

As a key member of our HR team, you will:

• Payroll (60%)
  • Enter/update New Hire information in HRIS system.
  • Audit and approve payroll workflows.
  • Review timecards, troubleshoot issues, run reports, review and correct data to ensure data integrity before processing payroll.
  • Run post‑payroll reports and upload data to vendors, help with payroll reconciliation, GL accuracy, copy and file payroll supporting documents.
  • Process wage garnishments and notify agencies of terminations.
  • Responsible for completing Unemployment and verification of employment forms.
  • Assist with quarter and year‑end tax filing processes.
  • Run reports and create ad‑hoc reports to support department and business needs.
  • Work closely with associates and managers to resolve system and payroll questions.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to all associates.
  • Other duties as required for efficient functioning and servicing of internal and external associates and customers.
• Benefits (40%)
  • Understand and administer various associate benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, leave and disability, life insurance, 401(k), COBRA.
  • Handle benefit inquiries to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution.
  • Serve as a primary contact for associates and HR business partners for leave and disability management.
  • Ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
  • Conduct benefits orientations and assist associates with benefits self‑enrollment system.
  • Monitor and maintain electronic file feeds to external carriers.
  • FMLA/Leave administration – serve as primary contact for employees, payroll and disability vendor. Liaison ensuring appropriate leave applications and PHI documents are sent and received to facilitate FMLA/Leave determination.
  • During Open Enrollment, lead the scheduling of associate meetings and posting OE materials.
  • Post Open enrollment, participate in audit of enrollments, troubleshoot issues within UKG and/or with vendor.
  • Prepare and audit monthly billings from insurance providers.
  • Update COBRA elections in carrier sites.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or two to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in payroll and benefits.
• Working knowledge of HRIS/Payroll systems such as ADP, Workday or UKG is required.
• Benefits administrative experience is required.
• Knowledgeable in payroll tax and wage and hour laws.
• Knowledgeable in multi‑state payroll processing and union plans.
• Basic understanding of benefits and accounting as it relates to payroll processing.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office knowledge, especially Excel, is required.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have good communication skills.
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