Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Dime Bank; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement

Incentive Compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Dime Bank in Norwich, CT is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to administer benefits, process bi-weekly payroll, and support employees on HRIS-related matters.

Responsibilities include onboarding, benefits enrollment, COBRA processing, and maintaining compliance while coordinating with Accounts Payable. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced bank environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Proficient in ADP Payroll module.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Provide benefits and payroll support to employees.
• Onboard new hires and process status changes in HRIS.
• Maintain health and welfare benefit enrollments and terminations.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable.
• Assist with COBRA processing and records.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

ADP Payroll

Wage & hour laws

Communication skills

Excel

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Human Resources Full Time Norwich, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1365

JOB TITLE: Benefits & Payroll Specialist

REPORT TO: AVP, HR, Benefits & Payroll Manager

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

Position Summary:Serve as benefit and payroll processor.Provide benefit and payroll support, verify all employee benefits. Provide support to employees in matters relating benefits and timekeeping systems.

HR Functions:

• Enter data from employee records into the computerized Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring data integrity
• Provides exceptional customer service to employees with HR questions or servicing needs
• Responsible for onboarding of new hires and processing of any status changes within the HRIS system
• Serve as back-up for employee onboarding and offboarding
• Completes all employee termination processes and prepares packages, including supporting documentation, and ensures it meets legal and compliance requirements
• Scanning of employee file documents within HRIS system
• Maintains internal HR records & reports such as, (Signature Authority, status logs, FASB106)
• Inputs and maintains employee health and welfare benefits for enrollment, status changes, and terminations
• Reconcile all benefit invoices/statements and submit to Accounts Payable (i.e. medical, dental and life etc.)
• Responsible to complete & maintain all COBRA process & records.
• Supports Affidative Action Plan - Maintains all applicant flow records in compliance with Federal and State regulations
• Assist with the planning and coordination of employee events, such as new hire orientation, Presidents Breakfast, employee appreciation, summer picnic, etc.
• Maintains and updates HR forms, templates, or legal/compliance documents, as needed
• Arrange for the delivery of plants/flowers or donations for employees, or key bank relationships for serious illness/surgery and/or bereavement
• Coordinates supply orders
• Complete other responsibilities as required from time to time by management.

Essential Payroll Functions:

• Administer and process bi-weekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Serve as backup presenter at New Hire Orientation in regards to accruals and timekeeping procedures
• Responsible for the support of accurate preparation, documentation, distribution and reconciliation of payroll and the administration of the payroll system
• Responsible to complete & maintain all FMLA process & records for tracking
• Assist with requests from auditors pertaining to payroll
• Prepare all government required reports and supporting documentation (i.e. AAP, EEO-1, VETS100 and Compensation survey)
• Responsible to provide accounting with Trust quarterly reports in timely manner
• Must maintain employee payroll files as required by state and federal law

Knowledge, Skills, Requirements:

• Efficiency and exceptional organizational skills
• HRIS systems knowledge and experience
• ADP Payroll Module Experience
• Solid understanding of wage and hour, and employment laws
• Professionalism in appearance and demeanor
• Self-motivation and ability to resolve problemsGood verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and other computer skills
• Perform duties of the position in absolute confidence and with strict adherence to all bank policies
• Ability to multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Complete courses and training as may be required for successful completion of responsibilities

Physical Demands and Condition Requirements:

• General office environment.

Equipment Used:

• Computer

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1990.

Salary & Benefits:

Health Insurance

Retirement

Incentive Compensation

Paid time off

Salary Range:$28.20-$33.33, Non-Exempt role