Payroll Benefits Specialist

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients. Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time. Responsibilities:Gather, review, and maintain employee data within the Payroll/HRIS system.Process weekly and biweekly payrolls, taxes, and other routine payroll tasks.Manage per diem, travel incentives, and allowances for employees on temporary assignments away from their primary location.Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and tax regulations, especially for employees in temporary work locations.Handle the remittance of weekly and monthly union fringe benefits and support union audit processes.Assist with the coordination of tax filings within the payroll system.Manage payroll-related tasks, including employee benefits administration.Complete third-party payroll and employment verifications.Address payroll issues and promptly respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees.Support the preparation of Worker’s Compensation renewals and audits.Assist with retirement benefit plans and other ad hoc projects as required.Leverage expertise in Payroll/HRIS systems for hands-on troubleshooting and analysis.Coordinate annual merit increases and bonuses in collaboration with senior leadership.Administer various employee benefits programs, such as health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life, disability, and employee assistance plans.Maintain employee benefits files, ensuring all changes, including enrollments, terminations, and qualifying events, are accurately reflected in the HRIS.Preferred experience with self-insured medical plans.Contribute to the development and implementation of new processes and technology relevant to the role.Collaborate with cross-functional departments (HR, Risk, Data Analytics, Finance) to provide data insights that enhance performance.Perform additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR Management, or a related field.A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in payroll and/or benefits; FPC certification preferred.Experience processing payroll and reporting across multiple jurisdictions and locations.Proven ability to manage per diem, travel incentives, and allowances for employees on temporary assignments.In-depth understanding of employee benefits, fringe benefits, union dues, and certified payroll processes.Experience with HRIS systems, such as UKG, is an advantage.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion.Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.Solid knowledge of tax regulations and reporting requirements.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency with computer applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.