Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

We are Traffic Tech, the hardest working team in transport. We have one mission: to deliver the extraordinary, every time.

We are proud of our hard working and dynamic corporate culture. We believe that inspiring our employees and giving them opportunity for growth translates into better service for our clients. Each and every Traffic Tech employee is personally invested in ensuring our clients receive the most innovative, efficient and cost-effective solution available.

Job Description

The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator will process semi-monthly payroll and maintain employee time records. In addition, the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Payroll:

• Enter, maintain, and/or process information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, paid leave, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information. 
• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions. 
• Calculate and Issue of manual checks on final discharge. 

Benefits:

• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.  
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, and compliance testing. 
• 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. 
• Allocate group health and dental claims monthly. 
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package. 

Requirements:

• Minimum of ten years of payroll and HR experience
• College diploma or equivalent required. 
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software (ADP Workforce Now).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. 
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, and Social Security and DOL requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for well-organized individuals who enjoy a great dynamic, fast-paced environment and who are committed to providing exceptional customer service to our team.

Traffic Tech provides full Benefit options, including Medical (Dental & Vision), Life/AD&D Insurance, Long-term/Short-term disability, 401(k) matching, etc.

Traffic Tech has implemented preventative measures and safety precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all persons entering Traffic Tech facilities. For example, upon arrival masks are mandatory, employees are greeted by our in-house full-time health screeners, social distancing is maintained in all common areas (6ft/2m), hand sanitizer stations are strategically spaced out around the workplace, there is a restricted flow of traffic within the workplace to avoid interdepartmental spreads or outbreaks, and increased cleaning of all office spaces and warehouses.

*Traffic Tech remains compliant with all Federal and State COVID related restrictions and mandates in place for Chicago, IL.

Full-Time ONLY, Monday- Friday, and Training provided onsite.