The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will assist in managing employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate payroll processing and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:

• Multi-state end-to-end payroll processing.
• Maintains payroll information by collecting and entering data
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonus and other salary-based compensation.
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll.
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor, accounting department and/or CFO when requested.
• Assist with benefit, financial and Workman's Compensation audits.
• Administer for the 401k retirement plan.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits and payroll.
• Facilitates regular audits to ensure data accuracy and identify any discrepancies or areas for improvement
• Coordinate with external vendors; benefit and payroll providers
• Process and issue W-2s to employees.
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or related experience required.
• 2-5 years multi-state payroll experience required
• Benefit administration experience preferred
• Knowledge of US tax laws relative to State, Local and Provincial withholding taxes required, Canadian tax law knowledge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll process required
• Experience with HRIS payroll systems required, UKG experience is preferred.
• Intermediate excel skills required; advanced skills preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently, conduct research, and formulate conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor, superior organizational skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.