Payroll & Benefits Lead: Compliance, Accuracy & Service

KARM Stores; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidentiality commitment

Open Enrollment support

Professional development

Job summary

KARM Stores in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee bi-weekly payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and related audits within the Team Services department.

Responsibilities include managing inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring ACA compliance, and producing regular payroll and benefits reports. A focus on accuracy, integrity, and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, Business, Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, accounting or HR experience.
• Experience processing payroll for multi-location organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, benefits, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, payroll taxes.
• FPC or CPP preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate payroll administration.
• Manage payroll email inbox and respond to inquiries, changes, corrections, and communications.
• Review payroll information for accuracy and collaborate with leadership to resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as a confidential resource for managers and team members.
• Administer employee benefits, enrollments, changes, and questions in HRIS; ensure ACA compliance.
• Coordinate FMLA and other leave, support Open Enrollment planning, and educate employees.
• Conduct quarterly payroll audits and reconcile information for compliance and data integrity.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll and benefits reporting, and analyze trends for improvements.
• Provide administrative support to Team Services and collaborate with finance, vendors, and providers.

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll compliance

Excel

HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR, Business, Accounting, Finance)

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Payroll reporting tools

Job description

KARM Stores in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee bi-weekly payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and related audits within the Team Services department.

Responsibilities include managing inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring ACA compliance, and producing regular payroll and benefits reports. A focus on accuracy, integrity, and customer service is essential.