Watchtower Security LLC
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Watchtower Security LLC, Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States, 63043
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a versatile and highly organized Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is a unique blend of general HR responsibilities with a primary focus on managing the entire payroll process. The ideal candidate will be the go-to person for all payroll-related matters for our employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple states. Reporting to the HR Director, this individual will also support various HR functions, including benefits administration, and employee relations.
Essential Job Functions
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Payroll Lead the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for all employees using ADP. Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring data integrity for new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits deductions. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding all payroll-related questions and concerns. Process wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other mandatory deductions in compliance with legal requirements. Prepare and generate regular and ad-hoc payroll reports for management and auditing purposes. Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws. Collaborate with the HR Director on year-end activities, including the preparation and distribution of W-2s.
Human Resources Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment, new employee enrollment, and responding to benefits inquiries. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and records within the HRIS. Assist the HR Director in handling employee relations issues and promoting a positive work environment. Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. HR or Payroll certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, FPC, CPP) is a significant plus.
Job Skills and Requirements
: Proven experience in an HR Generalist or similar role with a strong, hands-on payroll component. Proficiency with ADP is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll is required. Solid understanding of payroll best practices, tax regulations, and federal and state wage and hour laws. Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet firm deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to address employee inquiries with professionalism and empathy. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Job Description
We are looking for a versatile and highly organized Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is a unique blend of general HR responsibilities with a primary focus on managing the entire payroll process. The ideal candidate will be the go-to person for all payroll-related matters for our employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple states. Reporting to the HR Director, this individual will also support various HR functions, including benefits administration, and employee relations.
Essential Job Functions
:
Payroll Lead the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for all employees using ADP. Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring data integrity for new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits deductions. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding all payroll-related questions and concerns. Process wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other mandatory deductions in compliance with legal requirements. Prepare and generate regular and ad-hoc payroll reports for management and auditing purposes. Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws. Collaborate with the HR Director on year-end activities, including the preparation and distribution of W-2s.
Human Resources Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment, new employee enrollment, and responding to benefits inquiries. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and records within the HRIS. Assist the HR Director in handling employee relations issues and promoting a positive work environment. Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. HR or Payroll certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, FPC, CPP) is a significant plus.
Job Skills and Requirements
: Proven experience in an HR Generalist or similar role with a strong, hands-on payroll component. Proficiency with ADP is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll is required. Solid understanding of payroll best practices, tax regulations, and federal and state wage and hour laws. Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet firm deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to address employee inquiries with professionalism and empathy. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.