Payroll and Benefits Specialist/Spécialiste de la paie et des avantages sociaux

at  Exertis JAM

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Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Division: Human Resources
Location: Berlin, CT
Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday, (hybrid remote/in-office)
JAM Industries, Making the world sound better, one brand at a time! Do these words sound like music to your ears?
Since 1972, JAM Industries has grown to be one of the largest distributors of consumer electronic goods, pro-audio equipment and musical instruments. Come join us to stay true to our mission of delivering ONLY the best customer service!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are currently looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. The position will work closely within the HR team as well as collaborate with Accounting and HRIS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll

• Responsible for processing biweekly, multi-state US Payroll
• Reviews and validates timesheet changes in collaboration with managers.
• Collaborates with HR to process employee changes such as title, pay and manager changes, resolves schedule changes.
• Processes wage garnishments and completes necessary documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll processing and analyze variances.
• Supports department with new state payroll tax setup.
• Validate vacation and personal time balances.
• Produce and analyze various reports in Excel.
• Assist with year-end preparation, such as W2 and 1095-C forms, as well as various compliance reporting.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll documents.
• Process Canadian payroll on an as-needed basis
• Benefits
• Responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
• Verifies and processes qualifying event changes as well as COBRA administration.
• Monthly reconciling of group insurance invoices
• Provides remote and on-site support during annual Open Enrollment

Other

• Resolves password resets and answers employee inquiries regarding time off requests utilizing the HRIS.
• Supports Accounting with required reporting.
• Provide excellent internal customer service.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes.
• Support the team in any other administrative duties related to payroll, benefits, and human resources.