JOB ID 22872 – Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Location: Tampa, 33607 – This position is onsite

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Type: Contract
Start date: Dec 16
End date: Feb 28

Schedule: M-F, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Job description:

1. Administer Employee Benefits Programs: Oversee health & wellness benefits, health savings plans, 401(k) programs, and ensure accurate enrollment, billing, and compliance.
2. Manage Leave of Absence Processes: Coordinate employee leave programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing support throughout the leave period.
3. Payroll Accuracy & Compliance: Assist in processing wages, taxes, and deductions while maintaining meticulous payroll records in line with legal requirements.
4. Employee Support & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries, delivering clear guidance and timely resolutions.
5. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate reports on benefits usage and costs; leverage internal and external data to keep compensation and benefits competitive.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Must have 2+ years of recent experience in payroll/accounting
• Must have recent experience with 1000+ EE payroll Must have recent experience with ADP OR SAP OR UKG (Not Paycor, Paycom, etc.)
• Must be MS Excel proficient: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit plans (health, wellness, 401(k), etc.) and compensation programs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background check required
• Drug screening required