Human Resources - Payroll and Benefits Administrator

• Process Payroll Runs: Calculate and distribute salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and other pay accurately and on schedule
• Manage Deductions: Apply correct deductions for taxes, pensions, benefits, direct deposits, garnishmentsand execute payments tothepayroll vendors
• Maintain Payroll Records: Keep updated pay history, leave balances, tax documents, benefits, and employment changesinemployee electronic and physical files .
• Benefits Coordination :
  
  Processbenefitsenrollmentsand terminationsaccording to eligibilityand timing.
  
  Adviseemployeeson currentbenefitsofferings , FMLA, workers’ compensation policies.
• Ensure Compliance: Follow all payroll regulations to avoid penalties andmaintainlegal integrity
• Resolve Employee Queries: Address questions about paystubs, tax with holdings, leave payouts, PTObalancesand other payroll issues
• Support Auditsand Verifications: Provide documentation and statistics for audits verifications,DOL
• Coordinate with HR and Finance: Update payroll for new hires, terminations, promotions, benefitscontributionsand volunteer deductions
• Manage Payroll Systems: Operate, update, and troubleshoot payroll software while protecting employee data
• Assistin Compensation Planning: Provide payroll data for benchmarking, salary reviews, and workforce cost analysis

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountingor related field, or 3-5years of relevant experience. Strong numerical and administrative skills,ability to pay attention to detail and perform tasks accurately,problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to interact with Elected Officials, Department Heads,employees, and vendors. Handleinquiriesandconfidential information with discretion.
  
  Knowledge of ADP payroll software and system. Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and pensions.