Payroll & Benefits Specialist

at  Robert Half

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist in JEMEZ PUEBLO, New Mexico. This role will require you to work closely with our team to effectively manage and oversee all payroll related activities. This is a crucial role within our organization as it ensures the accurate and timely payment of our team members.

• Processing payroll in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws related to payroll.
• Collaborating with HR and Finance to ensure correct payroll data.
• Resolving employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Administering employee benefits and working closely with our benefits provider.
• Keeping informed about changes in payroll and tax laws to ensure compliance.
• Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently.
• Collecting, calculating, and entering data in order to maintain and update payroll information.
• Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and reporting on this.
• Determining payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role in the HR department
• Knowledge of payroll processes including payroll tax and benefits legislation
• Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with employees and resolve any payroll errors
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
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