Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Company: Michael Page
Location: New York
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be based in the firm's Midtown Manhattan office, operating on a hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 from home. They will be responsible for processing multi-state payroll, managing benefits, planning wellness events, generating reports, and enhancing the overall employee experience. Client Details My client is a global company with a US headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. The firm specializes in Real Estate and is operating on a 4 days onsite, 1 from home hybrid schedule. Description Manage semi-monthly payroll, along with related reporting and funding requests. Assist employees with inquiries regarding PEO benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans. Manage and report on workers' compensation and FMLA leaves not handled by the PEO. Ensure 401(k) contributions are uploaded to the record keeper, enroll new hires, and remove terminated employees, along with necessary reporting. Support the annual benefits open enrollment process, including communications and reminders. Reconcile, code, obtain approvals, and submit all HR invoices (e.g., payroll, attorney fees, search firm fees, activities, etc.). Compile reports and update HR information as needed to provide required data and metrics. Advise and communicate with U.S. employees regarding company HR policies, benefits, welfare programs, and processes. Inform employees about leave policies and necessary insurance premium payments. Provide onboarding support through the HRIS, delivering new hire orientation training on benefits, payroll, PEO introduction, HRIS usage, timesheets, etc. Manage and implement monthly non-financial KPI wellness program activities. Coordinate and oversee employee health and safety initiatives. Develop necessary processes and procedures for all aspects of the role. Profile 4 years experience in payroll and benefits administration Ability to operate independently Exposure to federal and state labor laws, especially FMLA Advanced experience in Excel Basic knowledge of accounting skills a plus Ability to work onsite 4 days a week Job Offer The base salary range is $90k-110k and the firm offers competitive bonuses as well as a robust benefits package. This role reports directly to the HR Director and is 4 days onsite, 1 from home. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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