Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist – Direct Hire

Job Summary: The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will perform human resources tasks related to payroll, benefits, worker’s compensation, compliance and maintenance of associated personnel records and files.  This position will provide support to employees, serving as a subject matter expert on all payroll and benefits related questions and concerns while ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.

• Process payroll and oversee all payroll functions on a bi-weekly basis
• Perform transactions in HRIS related to hires, job changes, transfers, terminations, etc. ensuring both data integrity and timely completion
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors
• Respond to all payroll inquiries, garnishments, loan verifications and similar requests in a timely manner
• Ensure benefits and payroll are compliant with federal and local laws
• Responsible for directing and planning the operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, 401(k) plan and wellness programs).
• Administer the company benefit programs on a day-to-day basis and serve as the main point of reference for questions regarding benefits
• Conduct onboarding trainings as it relates to payroll, benefits, and other HR activities
• Ensure compliance with Government mandated programs such as E-Verify, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, and Affirmation Action Policy
• Manage Worker’s Compensation and OSHA reporting and accident investigation
• Maintain basic knowledge of HIPAA
• Set up and maintain personnel and other employment files ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
• Maintain working knowledge of labor laws as they relate to the workplace (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ERISA, COBRA, Social Security Act, etc.)
• Complete, process, and store all applicable paperwork related to new hires, job dialogues, leaves of absence, workers compensation, and any other personnel related paperwork
• Serve as liaison between the company and Vehicle Leasing & Fleet Management Program
• Create process improvements focused on increasing efficiency and implement quality control measures to ensure compliance
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Review and make recommendations to the HR Manager for improvement of policies and practices
• Contributes to success of small & dynamic team by assisting in all HR activities when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Location: Middleton, WI

Pay: $19.50 – 24.00/hr.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Payroll & Benefits administration experience
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain high degree of ethical behavior and confidentiality of personnel information and company actions
• Capable of making independent decisions on processes and procedures as well as working with a team
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate across functions, professional levels and backgrounds
• Excellent customer service skills required