Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Atlanta, GA

Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Type: Fulltime/permanent with our client

Salary: Market (best possible) Base + Excellent benefits

Location: Atlanta, GA

WHY WORK HERE?

Our Client is an established company that operates like a start-up. We are a part of the ever-evolving healthcare technology field and every team member can have a big impact in the success of the company as we continue to grow. We have small teams and encourage promoting from within – providing plenty of opportunity to further develop in your career.

We have an awesome team that enjoys some great perks:

22nd floor views at Tower Place overlooking Buckhead

Casual dress all-day, everyday (save on dry cleaning!)

Fully stocked break room – free snacks and drinks!

Flexible hours

Work from home Fridays

100% paid medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off package

Bonuses + incentives

SUMMARY

This position will perform work of a confidential and complex nature with proficiency on various administrative and human resources initiatives. The individual will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and processing of Payroll, Benefits Management & HR Operations (onboarding/offboarding, compliance) as well as perform the Office Management role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for preparation and processing of semi-monthly US payroll using ADP including validation of all inputs to employee payroll files.
• Data entry including new hires, terms, bonuses, commissions, leaves of absence, payroll calculations, and deductions.
• Coordinate, reconcile and review payroll processed by ADP.
• Process tax changes, direct deposits, loan repayments, deduction goals, retroactive adjustments, prorated payments, special pays, etc
• Understand proper taxation and deduction for compliance with the federal and state taxes.
• Preparation of 401k submission to third party administrator.
• Review and reconcile payroll deductions and contributions.
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll.
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, etc)
• Manage annual renewals and open enrollment planning, identifying and recommending changes/enhancements to the benefit offerings and cost-sharing as appropriate.
• Handle employee inquiries and onboarding, claims assistance, benefits survey completion, benefits eligibility, billing, COBRA, and leave of absences administration.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding eg termination and severance letter preparation.
• Work with vendors and act as single point of contact for vendor inquiries.
• Oversee Office: ordering supplies, opening office, maintenance of the office, organizing events

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in Payroll & Benefits Management
• ADP experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of US state and federal laws governing benefit plans
• Ability to build rapport with all employees
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills

Note: If interested please send your updated resume and include your rate requirement along with your contact details with a suitable time when we can reach you. If you know of anyone in your sphere of contacts, who would be a perfect match for this job then, we would appreciate if you can forward this posting to them with a copy to us.

We look forward to hearing from you at the earliest!