Payroll/Benefits Administrator

ID: 7124

Employment Type: Direct

Job Location: Buffalo, NY 14222

Description:

Direct Hire – Payroll and Benefits Administrator – Buffalo, NY

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll processing and managing group benefit programs. If you have a strong background in payroll and benefits administration, we encourage you to apply.

SALARY $80K DOE

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for all employees.
• Enter payroll changes as directed by HR, including rate adjustments, status changes, new hires, terminations, and benefit deductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Collect and record employee reimbursements.
• Prepare payroll reports and accounting entries.
• Monitor employee time-off balances and report attendance issues.
• Enter PTO, vacation, and leave of absences into the payroll system.
• Prepare manual checks and submit necessary paperwork for payroll-related payments.
• Monitor the time attendance program for compliance with company policies.
• Provide pay-related documents as requested.
• Prepare new hire orientation materials and conduct orientations.
• Generate data for various reports and update payroll procedures.
• Stay updated on payroll-related laws and regulations.
• Maintain employee information in ADP.

Benefits:

• Administer and manage company benefit programs, including health care, dental/vision, life insurance, disability programs, workers' compensation, FSA, 401(k), and Profit Sharing Plans.
• Submit employee notifications for changes and terminations to the benefit broker.
• Review and approve benefit vendor invoices.
• Administer leave programs and manage Employee Health Insurance Reimbursement program.
• Review and enhance benefit programs, coordinating open enrollment and renewal evaluations.
• Schedule and coordinate annual open enrollment meetings.
• Update ADP with open enrollment changes.
• Administer the 401(k) and PSP plan, performing annual censuses and audits.
• Work with external consultants for employee retirement meetings.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Manage NYS Termination and COBRA documentation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least five years of payroll and HR experience.
• College degree and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.