Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist in the construction/contractor industry, based in Ronkonkoma, New York. As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will be entrusted with the administration of payroll, benefits, and general HR functions, such as recruiting and onboarding.

• Accurately calculate and prepare weekly payrolls, including commission and bonus payrolls.
• Administer voluntary and involuntary deductions in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Oversee benefits administration, including the preparation of communication materials and facilitation of annual and new hire enrollments.
• Maintain enrollment data in payroll and various provider/vendor enrollment systems.
• Assist with completion of annual 5500 forms/filings, HIPAA compliance, 401k discrimination testing, and audits.
• Administer all aspects of employee leave‑of‑absence requests and disability paperwork, including interpreting FMLA and ADA implications.
• Carry out recruitment, onboarding, and training tasks as part of general HR functions.
• Maintain all electronic and physical employee records using various software applications.
• Handle terminations, exit paperwork, and collection of company property.
• Assist with maintaining company licenses and business-related insurances.

Your proficiency in ADP
- Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Cisco Webex Meetings, CRM, Auditing, Benefit Functions, Claim Administration, Cobra Administration, and Communication will be crucial for this role.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the construction or contracting industry.
• Proficiency in ADP
  - Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now is necessary.
• Experience with Ceridian and Cisco Webex Meetings is highly desired.
• Adept at using CRM platforms.
• Must possess excellent auditing skills.
• Deep understanding of benefit functions and claim administration is required.
• Experience with Cobra Administration is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently when required.
• Must have the legal right to work in the location of the job.