Benefits & Payroll Administrator

Posted Feb 26

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose:

The Benefits and Payroll Administrator compiles and records employee time and payroll data, processing payroll on a semi-weekly and monthly basis for a growing global organization. This position also assists with benefits enrollment, coordinates changes in benefits platform of HRIS with annual open enrollment and manages benefits insurance billing. This role requires a highly detailed and organized individual who can multi-task but ensure accuracy is always a top focus.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Perform all activities necessary to process accurate and timely payroll.
  • Work closely with UKG (Payroll vendor) to produce accurate and timely payroll. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
  • Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management.
  • Audit pay records and reconcile all tax and unemployment liability accounts to the general ledger and investigate variances.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all employees, payroll, and proprietary accounting information
  • Maintains employee files and process file changes.
  • Administers various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
  • Manages accuracy of benefits self-enrollment system (UKG). Modifies UKG with annual open enrollment and legal changes.
  • Verifies the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
  • Resolves administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
  • Administers COBRA and worker’s compensation.
  • Assists employees with payroll and employee benefits questions.
  • Work closely with benefit brokers to file annual reports and audits in a timely manner.
  • Administers international payroll for several countries through third party payroll service provider and builds expertise in international payroll.
  • Actively participates in related process improvement initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent or four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 5 years of Payroll/Benefits experience
  • Must Have Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Competencies:

  • Must demonstrated excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Team member with good verbal and written communication skills to assist internal clients
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Technical capacity to work with various software solutions and affinity to learn different solutions quickly as needed
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • High sense of urgency
  • Ability to work and handle high pressure periods in a fast moving / fast changing international environment with changing priorities
  • Heightened sense of confidentiality is a must, including ability and knowledge to handle highly sensitive information
  • Strong interest to work in a diverse and international environment and keep up with legislation and regulations affecting US and international payroll

Work Environment:

This job operates in a remote environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. The hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and subject to changes by Manager’s communication.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

This position requires an individual qualified to work in the US. No relocation or sponsorships are provided.

EEO Statement

Cendyn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cendyn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Cendyn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cendyn’ s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.