38346 | Payroll and Benefits Administrator

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38346 | Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Accounting/Finance

Waukegan, Illinois | Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Location: Waukegan, IL
Pay Range: $85-95k
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator. Our client located in Waukegan, IL is looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their team. They are seeking an individual that has 5+ years of payroll experience, has processed payroll for 300+ employees, and has solid Paycom experience. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process complex weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. Process payroll preview report, resolve payroll discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of all payroll information.
• Maintain accurate files and electronic records of all payroll related data including employee information, pay rates, withholdings, wage garnishments, benefit deductions, etc.
• Run reports for accounting as needed for all general ledger or invoice payments.
• Maintain records for 401(k) deferrals and deposits, profit sharing data and related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations as well as company policies.
• Prepare and process invoices for all health, life, disability and other employee benefits/human resource department related expenses and maintain record of payments.
• Partner with Human Resources on all FMLA and other Leave of Absences for Short Term Disability and tracking the time off and making sure the pay during these periods are properly calculated and paid on each payroll.
• Key partner in onboarding in payroll all employees acquired as part of a new company acquisition and making sure the payroll system is set up for the proper location with local taxes.
• Prepare and manage all employment verifications as needed.
• Assist with all internal and external benefit audits.
• Backup for background checks and drug testing program.
• Responsible for Benefit Enrollments and changes for all New Hires, Active Employees and Annual Open Enrollment processes. Verify file feeds that run from Paycom to all Benefit Provider Sites.
• COBRA – enter information for COBRA offer into Third Party Administrator website for all qualifying events.
• Confirm termination information entered by HR and pay employee out final vacation pay due on last check.
• Update supervisors and reporting changes in Paycom as needed when employees start, transfer or terminate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• 300+ employees processing payroll
• Multi-state payroll experience
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local tax laws
• Paycom Experience
• 3+ years of HR Generalist/Benefits experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, HR, or related field

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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