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HR Generalist/Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

HR Generalist/Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Shelton, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    HR GENERALIST/PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

    WHY WORK HERE?

    • Family-owned company that has been in business for 60 years
    • This organization was steady all throughout COVID
    • Competitive benefits including a 401k match

    RESPONSIBILITIES OF HR GENERALIST/PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR:

    PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION

    • Makes recommendations for payroll related policies and processes. Provides training as needed (i.e., Managers, staff) to ensure compliance and full utilization of HRIS tools.
    • Responsible for timely, accurately, and compliantly processing the Companies bi-weekly payroll. Audit and process payroll documents. Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.
    • Ensure accuracy of HRIS generated Time & Attendance data for payroll and reconcile variances.
    • Ensure confidentiality, accuracy and compliance of employee files and records in electronic and paper
    • Ensures accuracy of HRIS PTO records and reconcile variances
    • Develops in depth understanding of payroll software and HRIS, Create reports on demand.
    • Responsible for month-end duties including approving HR related invoices and ensuring timely payment, submitting payroll accrual (with management approval) and general ledger reconciliation.
    • Maintains vendor contact for payroll and recruiting and other HR related activities.

    BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

    • As the Employee Benefits expert, administers all employee & volunteer benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement program (401(k)), I-9/e-Verify, workers compensation and life insurance claims.
    • Employee On-boarding: Provide in-depth benefit presentation for all new hires during the onboarding process.
    • Vendor Management: Works with HR benefit partners for escalated support needs, including but not limited to: plan design, claims administration and appeals, COBRA, retirement administration, and HRIS data integrity.
    • Plan Design: Works with brokers to conduct annual benefits review. Conducts research, analyzes plan options, conducts cost analysis, and makes recommendations to CFO.
    • Develops census data and solicits insurance co. quotes.
    • Develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to company and employee.
    • Data Integrity: Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Updates HRIS database with new and changing information; ensures accuracy and integrity of information. Responsible for paper and electronic document storage retention requirements.
    • Employee Leaves: Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities. Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA. Makes recommendations to employee leave policies.
    • Organizes financial wellness sessions/events in support of employee financial educations and well-being. Collaborates Wealth Management and Learning & OD to ensure employees can plan/prepare for the future.
    • In concert with HR vendors ensures annual reporting for employee benefits: ACA, 1099, 401K, Workers Comp, Unemployment, etc.
    • Provides benefit support to HR partners (vendors, team members, management).
    • Develop in-depth understanding of HRIS and all vendor enrollment systems and websites. Create reports on request.

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE OF HR GENERALIST/PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR:

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Professional certified in Human Resource Management (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) is a plus!

    Company Description

    CFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management. CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a row!