Job Title: Manager, Human Resources - Payroll and Benefits
3 Month - Contract to Hire
Roles and Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing: • Supervise the entire payroll process for a large and diverse manufacturing workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance within established timelines. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to validate payroll data. • Resolve discrepancies and address employee queries regarding payroll matters. • Efficiently process payroll using ADP and Workday systems.
Benefits Administration: • Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), and disability. • Coordinate open enrollment processes and communicate benefit changes to employees. • Collaborate with benefits providers to ensure smooth administration and address employee concerns.
Compliance: • Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll and benefits. • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and other relevant statutes. • Conduct periodic audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
Reporting and Analytics: • Collaborate with HR and other departments to streamline payroll and benefits processes. • Optimize benefits offerings in collaboration with external vendors and consultants.
Reporting: • Generate and analyze payroll and benefits reports to provide management insights. • Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders as required. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Over 5 years of experience overseeing Payroll and Benefits, with a strong preference for manufacturing experience. • Minimum of 10 years of overall payroll experience. • In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, benefits administration, and compliance requirements. • Proficiency in HRIS (Workday, ADP) and MS Office applications, especially Excel. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities. • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail