Payroll & Benefits Assistant

The Payroll & Benefits Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Payroll Department in all aspects of payroll processing and benefits administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Payroll

• Provide support to all employees with regards to ADP access, payroll, timecards, PTO/Vacation, tax status changes, direct deposit, pay cards, etc.
• Assist with distributing paychecks each week and maintain payroll signature sheets
• Assist with distribution of other necessary documents

Benefits

• Assist with annual open enrollment
• Assist with maintaining employee records in Employee Navigator including but not limited to new hires, terminations, and information changes.
• Administer various employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401(k)
• Advise and counsel employees on benefits-related issues
• Answer benefit eligibility questions and research/resolve issues for all employees
• Protect the organization’s values by keeping information confidential and secure
• Schedule one-on-one appointments for health benefits and 401(k) enrollments

Office Administration

• Provide additional office support through scanning, printing, mailing, filing etc.
• Ensure the office looks organized and clean
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Manage appointments and calendars

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources, or related field preferred
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Accounting, Human Resources, and/or Payroll preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must hold a valid I.D.
• Must always maintain professional appearance and communication
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & phone etiquette
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Basic skills in other Microsoft programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment and changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills & customer service skills
• Ability to plan and implement tasks from inception to completion in a quality and effective manner

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision. Works from a normal office setting; however, may be required to walk out to the manufacturing facility where the temperature may be colder, PPE is required, and the noise level is louder.