Assistant Manager, Benefits and Payroll

FlexStaff is seeking an Assistant Manager, Benefits & Payroll to join our client's team.    

This is a permanent, direct hire, full-time position. 
Hours: 8am-5pm
Location: Hybrid, (2-3 days week in the office) Nassau County

This position is responsible for managing health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, leave management, workers’ compensation, and other employee benefits.  Additionally handles benefits data, processes, and reporting through the Human Capital Management System.  The assistant manager also supervises the payroll and benefits staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees administration of health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, workers’ compensation, leave management, wellness initiatives, and retirement programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying informed about existing laws and regulations.  Manages activities related to compliance with all federal, state, government and regulatory requirements (e.g., EEOC, ERISA, COBRA, SECTION 125, OSHA, HIPAA), including all necessary reporting, processes and procedures.  Participate and manages the periodic compliance audits of benefits plans, preparation of 5500s and discrimination testing, 401(k) annual discrimination testing, filings in accordance with ERISA and IRS regulations for qualified plans, and mandated reporting.
• Oversees employee leave programs, including vacation, sick leave, FMLA, PFL, STD & LTD, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.  Maintain requests and accurate record keeping and ADA compliance.
• Effectively manages relationships with third parties to ensure that agreed upon service levels are met and any issues are promptly addressed. 
• Ensures adherence to state and federal payroll regulations, tax compliance.  Assists in payroll implementations and recommends policies and procedures. In-depth understanding of payroll software and HCMS.  In collaboration with HCMS team and vendor, participates in identifying and resolving payroll HCMS issues.  Back-up to bi-weekly payroll.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5-9 Years, Human Resources experience, benefits and payroll experience
• CEBS and/or PHR preferred
• Excel & experience with UKG Pro strongly preferred