Position Overview: This role manages all aspects of the Company's benefits administration and payroll processing and reporting for its operations located in the U.S. and Canada. Position Responsibilities Oversees all payroll activities to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner. Analyze current benefit utilization, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience, and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's strategic position. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors (WC/401K). Serves as the Company's primary point-of-contact for any support needs from its field operations related to payroll, benefits and HRIS. Serves as the primary liaison with the Company's payroll and benefits services vendors.Ensures that all billing is properly invoiced and submitted for payment through the Company's Accounting department. Ensures that all tax filings are accurate and timely submitted. Oversees the integration of data between the Company and its outsourced benefit partners, including insurance vendors and retirement plan providers. Maintains written payroll processing procedures. Keeps up with current developments in the payroll, business and regulatory environments. Leads and manages payroll and benefits projects related to process changes, new company acquisitions, and systems enhancements. Develop and maintain communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package both for newly eligible and during open enrollment. Manages annual benefits open enrollment process, entering and managing benefit plans in HRIS. Manage projects which will enhance delivery of HR services to employees; Lead initiative to automate various HR processes and functions, including time and attendance, payroll processing, et al. while integrating systems. Ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA provisions, and file required State and Federal reports. Travel required – approximately 20% Qualifications: BA/BS degree is strongly preferred. Five years of payroll experience is required. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other professional designation is preferred. Must have experience processing payroll in the U.S. and Canada. Experience with UKG's UltiPro platform is strongly preferred. Must have a strong knowledge of payroll processing procedures, and related compliance requirements. Must have a working knowledge of systems, with the understanding of how system data affects desired outcomes. Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. High level of self-motivation, and the ability to work independently without being micro-managed. Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
