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Brandt Hospitality Group

<div><p>The HR Benefits &amp; Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing, benefits administration, and leave-of-absence management for all employees across Brandt Hospitality Group. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support by serving as a trusted resource for payroll, benefits, and leave-related matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled at balancing analytical tasks with strong customer service.</p>
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p>
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Payroll Administration</b></p>
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<li><div><ul><li>Complete full-cycle payroll processing for weekly and biweekly payrolls across multiple state locations ensuring accuracy and compliance within a fast-paced, 24/7 hospitality environment.</li>
<li>Review timekeeping data for completeness and accuracy with property support to validating hours worked, overtime, PTO, shift differentials, and special pay categories for employees operating in 24/7 environment.</li>
<li>Support property managers and supervisors in maintaining accurate timekeeping practices, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring adherence to established timekeeping and scheduling guidelines.</li>
<li>Ensure full compliance with hospitality-related wage and hour regulations, including tip credit rules, service charge distribution laws, multi-state tax requirements, union agreements, meal/rest break rules, overtime calculations, and split-shift premiums.</li>
<li>Audit payroll data prior to submission, identifying and resolving discrepancies related to hours worked, wage calculations, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure proper application of benefits-related deductions.</li>
<li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing clear explanations and resolving issues regarding pay, deductions, adjustments, and timekeeping.</li>
<li>Manage year-end payroll processes, including reviewing and validating W-2 and 1095-C forms, coordinating corrections, and ensuring all reporting deadlines are met</li>
</ul>
</div></li></ul><p><b>Benefits Administration</b></p>
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<li><div><ul><li>Administer all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including COBRA, ACA, state-mandated leave programs, and other applicable laws.</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date employee benefits files and process benefits changes accurately and timely.</li>
<li>Handle benefits billing, reconcile discrepancies, and coordinate directly with insurance carriers and vendors to ensure accuracy.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors and third-party administrators.</li>
<li>Perform quality assurance checks on benefits-related data to ensure accuracy and integrity.</li>
<li>Create and implement employee and manager communication to promote understanding of available benefits, plan changes, and enrollment processes.</li>
<li>Coach and counsel managers, HR team members, and employees regarding benefit options, program details, claim issues, and policy questions.</li>
</ul>
</div></li></ul><p><b>Benefits Processes &amp; Employee Support</b></p>
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<li><div><ul><li>Lead annual Open Enrollment planning, communication, and execution.</li>
<li>Manage qualifying life event (QLE) changes, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing.</li>
<li>Coordinate benefits onboarding for new hires and benefit terminations for exiting employees.</li>
<li>Assist employees with claims issues, provider inquiries, and general benefits education.</li>
</ul>
</div></li></ul><p><b>Leave of Absence (LOA) Management</b></p>
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<li><div><ul><li>Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests, including medical, personal, disability-related, state-required leaves, and FMLA.</li>
<li>Interpret and apply FMLA and state leave laws to ensure accurate and compliant management of employee leaves, accommodations, and return-to-work procedures.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate LOA documentation, track leave timelines, and communicate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators as needed.</li>
<li>Assist in all other assigned job duties.</li>
</ul>
</div></li></ul><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).</li>
<li>3+ years of experience in payroll processing and benefits administration preferred; multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and state leave regulations.</li>
<li>Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; UKG experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.</li>
<li>Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>BENEFITS</b></p>
<ul>
<li>PTO with immediate accrual</li>
<li>Hotel Discounts Worldwide</li>
<li>Health Insurance</li>
<li>Dental Insurance</li>
<li>Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Basic Life/AD&amp;D and Supplemental Life Insurance</li>
<li>Voluntary Options &ndash; Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Short Term Disability/Legal</li>
<li>Employer Sponsored Long-Term Disability Coverage</li>
<li>401(k) with immediate match</li>
<li>Double Time for Holidays Worked</li>
<li>Health Savings Account</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Dependent Care FSA</li></ul></div>

Human Resources Benefits & Payroll Specialist

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Human Resources Benefits & Payroll Specialist