Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Summary:
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing and overseeing aspects of payroll processing. In addition to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, this associate will manage benefit enrollments/reconciliations and employee queries while working closely with the CFO and HR. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and a proven ability to manage payroll systems and administer employee benefits. This is a full-time position located at our Walpole, NH facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration:
- Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain payroll records, including overtime, bonuses, and other deductions.
- Ensure that all employee data is up-to-date in payroll system, including tax information and direct deposit details.
- Coordinate with HR to ensure that payroll is aligned with employee status changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, promotions).
- Act as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, providing timely and accurate responses.
- Monthly reconciliation of payroll benefits.
Benefits Administration:
- Collaborate with HR to administer information regarding benefits and assist employees with enrollments, changes, and inquiries regarding coverage.
- Address and resolve benefits-related issues, including discrepancies and payments.
- Work to improve internal HRIS processes related to benefits and employee data.
Compliance & Reporting:
- Prepare and submit required payroll tax filing.
- Assist in the preparation of year-end reports, including 1099s, and ACA compliance reports.
- Provide necessary support for audits and prepare documentation as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or the experiential equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing.
- Proficiency with basic accounting principles and bookkeeping fundamentals is essential.
- Basic understanding of benefits administration.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Experience with Sage 100 Contractor, FileMaker, and HRIS systems are also helpful.
Benefits:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. All candidates should have legal work status in the United States. Bensonwood is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits include:
- Voluntary Dental insurance
- Voluntary Short-term Disability
