Job Details
Job Summary
The Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee and supervise Lambert s payroll and benefit functions, ensuring pay and company-provided benefits are processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with all government regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
- Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments and terminations.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
- Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
- Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
- Deliver presentations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions
- Plan and administer annual open enrollment period, including preparing (or revising) and distributing materials, conducting meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging on-site representation by providers, and processing changes within deadlines
- Plan, conduct, and report results of audits to ensure all enrollments are accurate and that dependent information is correct for each employee
- Work closely with Accounting for quarterly and year-end audits (payroll, Workers Comp, 401k, etc.)
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 3-5 years of related experience
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
- Experience in multi-state benefits administration
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficient with payroll and benefits software
- Authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred
Benefits and Perks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) match potential and flex accounts
- Flexible work schedules and Summer Hours
- Profit sharing and bonus opportunities
- Professional development
- Career advancement opportunities