Payroll Benefits Specialist

Overview

Manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HRIS administration.

Key Responsibilities

• payroll processing
• benefits administration
• compliance reporting
• hr systems
• data auditing
• workflow automation

Tasks

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist role primarily focuses on payroll, benefits administration, compliance reporting, HR systems, and employee data management. Additionally, this role contributes to continuous improvement by optimizing HR systems, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities. -Monitor background checks, drug screenings, and motor vehicle record (MVR) reports, escalating discrepancies as appropriate. -Serve as the go-to contact for employee partners regarding pay and time-related questions. -Research and resolve employee retirement plan issues in partnership with providers. -Create workflows in Paycor to improve operational efficiencies and streamline user experience. -Support annual 5500 filings and related compliance requirements. -Support compliance filings, including the annual EEO-1 report. -Maintain and audit employee data in Paycor, including compensation, benefits, and tax information. -Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects to improve system efficiency and the overall user experience. -Partner with Accounting and People teams on reconciliations, reporting, audits, and systems. -Track and report on paid time off, leaves of absence, and other payroll-impacting activities. -Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. -Manage system releases and updates, including testing, documentation, and internal communication. -Participate in quarterly broker reviews and annual benefits review/selection. -Process and audit weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly U.S. payrolls, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, deductions, and tax withholdings. -Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations, including statutory filings and year-end processes. -Support payroll system updates, implementations, and process improvements. -Support new hire onboarding by entering and reviewing payroll and tax details, ensuring direct deposit and benefit deductions are correctly set up. -Audit employee deductions for accuracy against billing from benefit carriers. -Serve as point of contact with benefits broker and vendors. -Assist with workers’ compensation documentation and reporting in partnership with the Safety Department. -Answer employee benefit and life event questions or coordinate resolution with external partners. -Create and deliver reports and summaries for leadership as requested. -Assist with employee education and communications related to the 401(k) plan.

Requirements

• hris
• paycor
• payroll
• hr experience
• customer service
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (Paycor experience a plus). -2–4 years of HR, payroll, or benefits administration experience. -Effective communicator with a customer service mindset. -Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. -Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. -Working knowledge of employment laws, payroll practices, and HR compliance requirements.

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About Emj

-With a broad portfolio delivered across all 50 states. -Typical projects include industrial facilities, retail centers, hospitality venues, multifamily residences, offices, and hospitals. -Organizes into regionally-based teams with a national partner network to serve clients coast to coast. -Known for its Concept to Completion (C2C®) delivery model, emphasizing client-focused, creative problem solving. -Unusual fact: Transitioned to an employee-owned model via ESOP under BLDR Holdings, aligning ownership with staff.

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Security Clearance

-monitor background checks, drug screenings, and mvr reports, escalating discrepancies.