Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefit Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing employee benefits, processing the life cycle of payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing exceptional support to our workforce. This position requires a strong understanding of benefits administration, payroll management, and accounting principles. The Payroll and Benefit Specialist will collaborate closely with human resources to enhance employee satisfaction and streamline processes.

Duties

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits enrollment and changes.
• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and provide guidance on options available to them.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding benefits administration.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate deductions related to benefits.
• Conduct regular audits of benefit plans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize Paylocity for data entry and management of employee information.
• Prepare reports related to benefits usage and trends for management review.
• Process payroll for employees, including calculating wages, overtime, bonuses and deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations
• Maintain payroll records
• Provide excellent customer services to employees and parishes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in benefits administration or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with Paylocity is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Experience in human resources or corporate accounting is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in data entry with strong 10-key typing skills for accuracy in financial documentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Worcester, MA 01609 (Required)

Work Location: In person