PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Titan Hotel Group
Harrisburg, PA
The primary responsibility of the full-time Payroll & Benefits Specialist is to manage payroll processing, ensure accuracy through thorough reviews, and facilitate the enrollment of eligible employees in benefits and compensation programs. This role also involves promptly responding to requests from the Department of Labor and Human Services, ensuring the timely provision of all required employee information and documentation. This position requires thorough reviews of unemployment claims and taking decisive action to contest any claims considered unjustified. In addition, this role requires supporting unemployment insurance processes, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.

POSITION EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Human Resources Functions: 2 years. (Required)
• Payroll and Benefits Administration: 2 years (Required)
• ADP Workforce Now/Paychex (Required)
• Labor Law and Unemployment Claims (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills desired.
• Computer skills, ability to create documents and reports.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Paychex: 2 years (Required)
• Human resources: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Payroll Processing: Manage and execute accurate payroll for multiple companies, ensuring timely and compliant processing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Payroll Reconciliation: Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations and reporting.
• Employee Enrollment: Facilitate the enrollment of employees into health benefits programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
• Benefits Administration: Assist employees with questions regarding benefits, coverage options, and changes, ensuring they understand their available options and enrollment processes.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations, including I-9 verification and other employment documentation.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including payroll data, benefits enrollment, and changes to employee status.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyze payroll and benefits reports for management, identifying trends and recommending improvements to payroll and benefits processes.
• Policy Implementation: Assist in the development and implementation of payroll and benefits policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Applying for State & Local Tax ID’s: Apply for Local State and Local Tax IDs as required.
• Respond to requests from the Department of Labor and Human Services with accurate employee information and documentation.
• Review unemployment claims for validity and accuracy, determining eligibility based on company policies and legal guidelines.
• Prepare and submit protest documentation for any claims deemed unjustified, advocating for the organization’s interests.
• Fill out documentation sent by the Department of Labor regarding unemployment claims/insurance information