Payroll and Benefits Specialist

• Administer hiring and termination processes, creation, and maintenance of employee files.
• Process new hire and employee changes in HRIS and payroll system, properly completing tax set up, direct deposit, Time & Attendance, Benefits eligibility, and Workers Compensation.
• First point of contact for employees with payroll and HRIS questions, including employee verification support; liaising with ADP and internal and external partners as needed for support.
• Manage Human Resources email inbox and incoming mail with timely responses and updating ADP with garnishments and tax notices.
• In partnership with Payroll Manager, process semi-monthly payrolls, commissions, and bonuses with accuracy.
• Review and verify all timesheets and PTOs are accurate to ensure the appropriate number of hours is paid to each employee; notify management if timecards or PTO are not approved in a timely manner.

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