NA Payroll & Benefits Specialist

SGS Consulting; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Williamstown, NJ seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage North America payrolls and Canada payroll, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role also handles benefits administration, audits, and tax notices in coordination with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in HR or related field with at least five years of US benefits administration and US/Canada payroll experience, including knowledge of ERISA, PPACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA,

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor's degree in a related field (HR or Business) with at least five years in US benefits administration and US/Canada Payroll.
• Knowledge of ERISA, PPACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA and other benefits regulations.
• Familiarity with HR policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee North America payrolls (salary, tax, time & attendance) via the payroll vendor, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure Canada payroll is processed accurately in the local system with proper data controls.
• Register legal entities with Tax Authorities and handle tax notices with authorities/service providers.
• Analyze payroll and tax issues, recommending corrective actions and supporting Finance on related matters.
• Coordinate with external service providers for expatriate and stock option payroll validation.
• Manage overpayments/underpayments and support audits by reconciling payroll and tax data.
• Administer North America benefits programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise benefits and global mobility reporting; oversee annual notices and discrimination testing.
• Coordinate with HR/Finance and external parties to resolve complex benefits issues and billing.
• Support new hire onboarding and policy administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reporting analytics

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Proactive mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

SGS Consulting in Williamstown, NJ seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage North America payrolls and Canada payroll, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role also handles benefits administration, audits, and tax notices in coordination with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in HR or related field with at least five years of US benefits administration and US/Canada payroll experience, including knowledge of ERISA, PPACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA,