Payroll and Benefits Manager

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Payroll Analyst who thrives in analytical environments and has a passion for using Excel. This role involves configuring and managing ADP Workforce Now, overseeing payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. You will play a crucial role in data analysis, benefit administration, and team management, contributing to the company's innovative and inclusive culture. If you have a strong background in payroll software and a knack for detail-oriented tasks, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Paid Vacation

Paid Holiday Time

401k with Company Match

Training

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HRIS, payroll, and benefit administration.
• ADP Workforce Now experience required with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process company-wide payroll adhering to laws.
• Analyze compensation data and manage employee benefit files.
• Train HR personnel on ADP features and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Payroll Processing

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

HCM Configuration

Team Management

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Word

Job description

Summary

Are you analytical and love working with Excel? Then this Corporate Payroll Analyst position is for you! Apply today! You will configure and manage ADP Workforce Now including payroll, benefits, and time tracking. You will be responsible for administering the company-wide bi-weekly payroll processes, special projects, and more!

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and process company-wide payroll while adhering to applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for HCM data, system configuration, business process configuration, and reporting.
• Analyze compensation-related data including salary ranges.
• Update salary ranges for salaried and hourly positions for accurate compensation ratio analysis.
• Ensure data analysis accuracy and completeness for global manpower reporting.
• Manage the employee and manager self-service features.
• Process status changes and updates in the ADP system.
• Work with ADP representatives to understand analytics within the ADP system.
• Maintain employee benefit files and other record keeping.
• Configure ADP cloud document management.
• Provide support to plant HR personnel on benefit/payroll functions.
• Process open enrollment benefit plan transfers and provide support to online benefit administration for plant employees.
• Maintain vendor contacts to investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.
• Assist in the reporting and analysis of employee utilization of current benefits and develop specific recommendations for review by management.
• Track leave of absence approvals and rejections through third party.
• Work with ADP representatives to respond to notifications from state agencies regarding unemployment claims filed by former employees.
• Work with ADP representatives to issue annual individual summary of benefits to employees.
• Serve as an administrator for Certify and work with accounting to reconcile payroll expenses.
• Train plant HR and Managers on new ADP features and changes.
• Work with ADP representatives to troubleshoot clock issues dealing with time and attendance.
• Be responsible for COBRA administration and maintenance.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field (Human Resources) with at least 7 years of experience in positions related to HRIS, payroll, IT, HCM configuration, benefit administration, etc. required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience using payroll software and processing payroll is required.
• 5 plus years’ experience managing a team required.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required – a minimum of 5 years of configuration and payroll processing experience. A combination of similar system experience may be substituted.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team-driven philosophies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interests to remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.
• Precise attention to detail and accuracy.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program, and more! SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.