Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
At a glance
Mid-level Compensation & Benefits role at Orioncarbons. Spring · no salary stated · we estimate $79,921–$136,750 across the United States.
Orioncarbons has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run routine and special payroll cycles for US staff, checking totals and reports before payments are released
- Maintain payroll files and apply company pay rules and labor agreements to processing
- Give finance and audit colleagues payroll reports, clarify changes, and investigate mismatches
- Help managers with payroll, tax, garnishment, and system questions; resolve escalated employee cases with the processor
- Answer internal questions on benefit plans, track relevant changes, and pitch in on other HR activities
What you bring
- A high school diploma and at least five years in a role centered on payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of employee medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) benefits
- Deep expertise in the FLSA and other legal rules for payroll and benefits administration
Who this fits
This mid-level coordinator role suits someone with substantial payroll experience who can advise managers and handle employee escalations. An associate degree, ADP experience including Workforce Now, and union payroll experience are preferred, rather than required.
From the employer
The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is the primary point of contact for all matters concerning payroll and day-to-day benefits administration for the corporation.
Essential Duties:
- Process bi-weekly and special payroll runs for US based employees.
- Reconcile payroll registers and validate confirmed reports before payment is initiated.
- Maintain payroll records and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with pay provisions per company policy and labor agreements.
- Provide reports to colleagues in finance and audit; work with them to explain variations and identify discrepancies.
- Advise managers and supervisors on payroll processing, tax laws, garnishments, system issues and general matters concerning payroll.
- Work with the team and payroll processor to research and respond to escalated employee inquiries.
- Serve as the primary point of contact internally with respect to benefit plans, including 401k, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Monitor changes and developments related to benefits including industry trends, compliance, and other matters.
- Assist with other HR related tasks and activities which may include employee relations, training, and recruiting.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma is required; an associate degree in accounting, business, or a related discipline is a plus.
- At least five years of experience in a role that is primarily responsible for processing payroll are required.
- Experience with ADP software, including Workforce Now, is strongly preferred.
- Experience processing payroll for workers represented by a labor union is a strong plus.
- Solid knowledge of employee benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, is required.
- Expert-level knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other legal aspects of payroll and benefits administration is crucial for success in this role.
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.