Job Description

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST LOCATION: Union, NJ PAY RATE: 60k - 70k DOE Monday – Friday We currently have an outstanding career opportunity with a care center providing crisis intervention and support in the mental health space. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist position manages payroll process in ADP WFN and performs accounting-related tasks, and is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and retirement plans. PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data. Typically uses automated system (ADP WFN) to produce accurate and timely payroll. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, paid-time-off (PTO) accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management.
• Performs various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides general ledger support.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.

BENEFITS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Conducts new-hire orientation benefits and payroll portion.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, STD disability and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets STD, FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years experience in HR payroll systems and related software programs, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in use of Payroll Systems such as ADP WFN.
• Prior customer service experience.

This is an immediate direct hire opportunity. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 12 to 24 hours of resume receipt. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT VICTORIA AT 732-710-4615 IF INTERESTED.

Company Description

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