About the job
The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator plays a vital role in managing the company's payroll and benefits systems. This position is responsible for processing weekly and biweekly payroll, maintaining precise employee time records, and overseeing employee benefit programs to ensure a seamless experience for all staff.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
- Accurately enters, maintains, and processes payroll information in the system, including hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses, time worked, and other compensation-related data.
- Ensures correct processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
- Issues and reissues checks or direct deposits due to payroll discrepancies or employee terminations.
- Prepares and maintains comprehensive records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Keeps current Excel audit reports of payroll and benefits information.
- Collaborates with the HR department to validate employee data accuracy.
- Responds promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits matters.
- Participates in meetings and provides necessary reports as requested.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Administers various employee insurance programs, including life, disability, and health insurance.
- Keeps employees informed about changes in benefits, including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
- Monitors compliance with plan requirements through regular review of administrators’ and insurance carriers’ reports.
