Human Resources Benefits & Payroll Specialist Job Opening

The Human Resources Benefits & Payroll Specialist will administer and manage employee benefits and retirement programs, process semi-monthly payroll for over 250 employees and maintain the integrity of the HRIS data and reporting functions.

*Employees are expected to adhere to all rules and regulations applicable to this position, including but not limited to all policies and procedures pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Benefits Administration

• Serve as primary contact for employees with regard to benefits and wellness programs. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package. Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide support to employees at new hire orientations, annual open enrollments and throughout their employment.
• Coordinate with plan vendors and third-party administrators with regard to the transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Serve as Administrator for FMLA, Workers Compensation, COBRA, 401k and HSA/FSA. Coordinate daily benefits processing of enrollments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments.
• Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results
• Administer termination process i.e., benefit cancellation, pension distribution
• Plan and organize annual wellness screenings

Payroll Administration

• Process semi-monthly payroll and complete all corresponding reports for over 250 employees. Remaining in compliance with all legal and institutional requirements at all times.
• Audit time and attendance system to ensure wages and benefits are properly distributed.
• Process all employee changes.
• Research, analyze, and resolve all discrepancies, reporting to management as needed.
• Process garnishments for child support orders, tax levies, quarterly tax verifications, third party sick pay.
• Process 1095C’s for all employees in accordance with ACA compliance.
• Conduct year-end reporting for W-2s etc.
• Complete month end closing journal entries for 401k and payroll.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll related vendors.
• Serve as primary contact in the payroll audit process and balance G/L accounts.
• Comply with records retention standards.
• Create, generate, analyze and distribute reports for management related to employee data e.g. turnover, QSS, budget, new employee eligibility, compensation, etc.
• Keep current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies, and demonstrate continued growth individually and within a team.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management, Business or related field preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Benefits, Payroll/HRIS Administration
• PHR or SHRM-CP certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Human Resources experience required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to communicate in a compassionate and empathetic manner and maintain confidentiality in dealing with highly-sensitive information.
• Skills in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride and ownership.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets
• This position requires sitting, bending, stooping or standing as necessary

Purdue Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT, INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT https://www.purduefed.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Human Resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative