Benefits Specialist

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Benefits Specialist

The candidate handles all day-to-day payroll functions, including new hire orientation, new hire paperwork, terminations, direct deposits, wage garnishments, vacation accruals, tax changes, off-cycle check, healthcare premium deductions. Applies knowledge of IRS regulations, as well as state taxes, wage and hour laws, and local tax requirements to ensure compliance. Scales payroll processes with a focus on process improvements and system optimization. Monitors payroll related trends, regulatory updates, and tax changes; drive implementation of policies and processes to ensure compliance and best practices. Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Performs quality checks of benefits-related data. Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility. Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes. Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA. Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities. Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment. Assists with the open enrollment process. Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred. Should have 3-5 years of experience in processing payroll. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred. Prior experience with ADP and payroll implementation is preferred.

Company info

The Matian Firm APC
3701 Wilshire Blvd Suite 210
Los Angeles
California
United States 90010
Website : https://matianfirm.com