Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Arlington Heights, IL, is hiring for a full-time, permanent Payroll and Benefits Administrator.

Payroll and Benefits Administrator – Arlington Heights, IL

$65,000-$70,000/Annually

Our growing manufacturing company is currently seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator in Arlington Heights, IL. The Payroll and Benefits Administrator will report to the Human Resources Manager and must have strong problem-solving skills. We pride ourselves on a fun, friendly environment and we offer superior benefits. We operate with a strong team of individuals in a self-directed environment.

This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization on a professional level. The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for processing payroll efficiently with a high-level of attention to details. The selected applicant will also handle benefits, maintain the employee database and manage all insurance billings.

Payroll and Benefits Administrator Responsibilities:

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate accounting and reporting on all payroll related expense and liability accounts
• Processes general and commission payroll, withholdings, wires and generates payroll reports
• Coordinates, develops and maintains written documentation regarding payroll processes and procedures necessary for reference and training materials
• Checks processed payroll reports for accuracy and issue manual checks or voids when necessary
• Analyzes audits, reconciles and resolves employee payroll processing issues
• Completes quarterly and yearly tax reports and W2s
• Ensures compliance with federal and state payroll laws, taxes, and company policies
• Reconciles various general ledger accounts and payroll posting to general ledger

Benefits Responsibilities:

• Oversees employee payroll/benefits self-service portals and ensures time management system is set up accurately
• Manages the HRIS with all benefit third party vendors while generating ad-hoc reports
• Ensures 401k administration is accurate and timely, including trust reconciliations
• Manages employee open enrollments, including database management and vendor interfaces
• Assists employees with benefits questions covering eligibility, plan components, cost, family status changes, disability benefits and claims filing, workers' compensation, and leaves of absence
• Processes benefits billing between benefit vendors and finance
• Obtains and maintains benefit documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and laws

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum 2 years of experience processing payroll for 150 employees required
• Paycom experience a plus!
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arlington Heights, IL 60004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000