Sr. Payroll & Benefits Analyst LOC;Spartanburg, SC
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze, compute, enter, review, edit and document transactions related to wages, deductions and taxes to include but not limited to: New hires, Salary changes, Transfers, Employee Changes and Terminations for both hourly and salaried employees
Transmission of payroll files
- Review and audit of payroll reports for accuracy, validity, and reasonableness
- Partner with other Analysts to track and justify payroll adjustments and payments; reconcile Wage Deduction Order amounts withheld; validate tip and service charge being paid
- Perform moderate to complex level troubleshooting and advanced analysis & research related to payroll and benefit processing
- Perform File transfers for benefit reporting
- Manages all administrative processes related to benefits including but not limited to, benefit enrollment/changes, employee premium withholdings, invoice reconciliation and payment, other relevant processing requirements
- Serves as primary liaison between employees and benefit providers. Handles benefit inquiries and issues to ensure quick response and timely resolution.
- Oversees and maintains data collection for benefit analysis
RequirementsQualifications:
- 5 or more years of significant Payroll and/or employee benefit plan experience
- Bachelor??s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Human Resources
- Multi-state, multi-location, work experience utilizing Ultimate Software products or comparable payroll, HRIS and time management systems
Competencies:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Analytical and Problem solving skills ? strong data analytics; reporting and interpretation of data extracted are required
- Interpersonal skills ? Maintains confidentiality and is a team player. Uses diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive employee payroll and benefit matters
- Oral and written communication â?? Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Highly skilled in customer service concepts with proven experience in working among cross-functional environments. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality with excellent attention to detail
- Adaptability?? the individual adapts to changes in the work environment and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events to meet critical deadlines
- Dependability ?? the individual follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ultimate Software User experience