Payroll & Benefit Assistant, Human Resources (Contract)

MediaTek

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefit Assistant to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves processing payroll, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with various departments to provide support and implement benefits policies, making a significant impact on employee satisfaction. If you have a passion for human resources and a knack for organization, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in benefits administration or HR role.
Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll and administer employee benefits programs.
Coordinate annual open enrollment processes and maintain compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

ADP Workforce

SAP database

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr

MediaTek USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefit Assistant to join our Compensation and Benefit team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing weekly payroll, managing and administering employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and providing support to employees regarding their inquiries. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure effective communication and implementation of benefits policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage non-exempt employee timecards, process weekly payroll and, prepare reports for the finance department.
Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life & ADD, STD/LTD insurance, and wellness plans.
Act as a liaison with the benefits consultant and third parties to ensure timely enrollment, changes, and termination of employee benefits, and resolve any issues.
Create and update the benefits orientation webinar for new hires and provide ongoing support for employee inquiries.
Coordinate annual open enrollment processes and communicate changes to employees.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports to ensure compliance with regulations such as ACA, ERISA, and COBRA.
Respond to government surveys and correspondence.
Manage Benefit portal and upload and organize all benefit documents.
Stay updated on industry trends and changes in legislation affecting benefit programs.
Administer and manage all aspects of employee leave of absence programs.
Maintain accurate records of leave balances, usage, and documentation for all employees.
Communicate with employees regarding their leave status, eligibility, and required documentation.
Prepare reports and analytics related to leave usage and trends for management review.
Support HR management in developing and implementing leave policies and procedures.
Initiate, plan and implement new benefits programs and related projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role
Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations
Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, experience in ADP Workforce and SAP database is preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

MediaTek is the world’s fifth largest fabless IC design company, offering a diverse range of products for AI, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, WiFi, TV, Automotive, data center processing and interconnect, voice assistant devices, drones, navigation systems and so on, most of which have the biggest market share in the world. At MediaTek, we foster a diverse and supportive culture that empowers employees to achieve their ultimate potential. We are ranked second in Newsweek's 2024 list of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies for Technology Hardware and one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2024.

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