Human Resources Payroll and Benefits Specialist

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the skills, health, and stability of the caregiver workforce. The Human Resources Payroll and Benefits Specialist plays a vital role in supporting payroll, benefits, and employee accommodations, serving as the primary contact for staff benefit inquiries and ensuring compliant administration of benefit programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organizations initiatives to monitor and track HRIS records, verify timecards, track PTO, process annual increases and support Leadership in driving these efforts
• Be the subject matter expert and the primary point of contact for all employee benefits questions, providing clear education and guidance
• Administer day-to-day benefits operations, including new hire enrollments, COBRA, terminations, beneficiary updates, disability and accident claims, and 401(k) transactions such as loans, distributions, hardships, and compliance testing
• Administer and process leave-of-absence requests such as FMLA, state Paid Leaves, ADA, disability all while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation
• Partner with third-party administrators and vendors to manage enrollments, demographic changes, plan updates, billing and compliance requirements
• Monitor and audit benefit programs, data transfers, invoices, and administrative costs while recommend process improvements and cost-containment strategies
• Generate reports, as needed, related to benefits, payroll, accruals and retirement programs
• Develop and distribute communication tools, resources, and materials to enhance employee understanding of benefits, including orientations, educational workshops and open enrollment
• Participate in HR initiatives, including onboarding, policy updates, and department-wide projects
• From time-to-time, perform other duties commensurate with the level of this position

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience working with payroll and benefits systems
• 1+ years of Benefit Administration experience
• 1+ years of Leave Administration experience
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to listen and understand the needs of employees, together with those of the organization
• Ability to stylistically adapt communication based on audience
• Demonstrated ability to practice a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and be part of a work team
• Ability to meet deadlines and be self-directed in work
• High level experience working with HRIS, Payroll systems and Microsoft Suite
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG Pro) preferred
• Experience with payroll processes and functions (UKG Pro)
• Ability to take initiative without direction
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as filing and digital record keeping
• HRCI or SHRM Certification a plus

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days
• End of the year winter break; mid-year summer break and earned paid longevity sabbatical
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options
• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends

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