Payroll and Benefits Specialist Loc:Los Angeles ,CA
Payroll and Benefits Specialist Loc:Los Angeles ,CA
Posted on : 09-08-2023
Job Type : Full Time only
Salary : 100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Job description
We re all counting on you. After all, were not payroll & benefits specialists. Were writers, artists and other marketing communications experts, helping well-known brands communicate with their customers.
But we cant be great at that job if were worried about whether or not paychecks will hit bank accounts, or if our families are covered for medical care.
So, were looking for someone whos dream is to own all the operational details related to payroll, benefits and compliance so we dont have to.
Thats not to say youll be locked away in a closet. On the contrary, youl be an equal part of our culture that expects to hear your thoughts not just on your work, but on everyone elses, too.
Sound like a fun, supportive place to practice and improve your craft Lets chat.
General Responsibilities: Payroll:
Processing Semi-monthly & Bonus payroll including verifying timekeeping, tracking Personal & Vacation, expense payments, entering employee change requests such as taxes, benefits, as well as updating personnel information for review by CFO.
Benefits:
Administer benefits including Personal and Vacation tracking, enrolling/terminating employees on various benefit plans, providing new employee benefits information, answering employee questions in regards to benefits, processing monthly insurance invoices and assisting employees with insurance claims.
Working with our Broker to resolve issues for Agency staff and resolve issues in benefits system.
401k, Profit Sharing and ESOP administration, census, audit and 5500 filing. Setup and administer annual open enrollments for all benefits. FSA & HSA tracking and enrollment.
Compliance:
Assist with the administration of COBRA, FMLA, OSHA and unemployment, data mining for federal and state reporting. California Sick Leave tracking. W2 & Federal ACA Reporting and working with Payroll provider to issue appropriate forms. Providing management reports on turnover, overtime tracking, performance reviews and other reports as assigned.
Establish and maintain I-9 files and other HR-related files to provide for accuracy and safekeeping in accordance with federal and state record keeping guidelines. Assist in the filing of employment visas and renewal as needed.
Other HR items: Coordinate with HR Specialists and ensure completion of new hire paper work and orientations, schedule requested training, track and maintain accurate Anti-Harassment training records.
Maintain hard-copy personnel files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses.
Assist Accounting and other Operations teams as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Qualified candidates will have:
Works with and reports to CFO & President. A minimum of 2+ years professional experience working with the payroll software within a human resources department. Experience with ADP preferred.
Experience in an Advertising or Service Company preferred. Highly motivated individual who is able to work independently.
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, excellent follow-through and the ability to multi-task.Continuous improvement approach towards work processes.
Proven experience dealing with and maintaining confidential information.Approachable, professional and able to work in a highly confidential environment.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop/present alternative solutions.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook