Payroll Benefits Administrator

Our client, a global investment company, is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their HR team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about payroll and benefits, enjoys working in a collaborative HR environment, and is eager to grow in their career. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in multi-state payroll processing, advanced Excel skills, and a keen interest in benefits PANY: Investment FirmPOSITION: Payroll & Benefits AdministratorLOCATION: New York, NY (In office 3-4x week)HOURS: 8:00AM - 5:00PMCOMPENSATION: $90-130K DOE + Discretionary Bonus + BenefitsBACHELOR'S DEGREE: RequiredResponsibilities of the Payroll & Benefits Administrator:-Payroll Processing: Manage multi-state payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.-Benefits Administration: Support benefits enrollment, address employee inquiries, and assist with plan reconciliations.-Invoice Processing: Handle payroll and benefits-related invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing for finance.-Compliance & Policy Interpretation: Navigate, understand, and interpret company policies and government regulations related to payroll and benefits.-Technology & Systems: Utilize payroll and HRIS systems efficiently and leverage advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.-Employee Support: Serve as a resource for employees, providing high-quality service with a personable, solutions-oriented approach.-Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by seeking ways to enhance processes and support HR initiatives.Requirements of the Payroll & Benefits Administrator:-Minimum 3 years of payroll and benefits experience in a multi-state environment.-Proficiency in advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).-Prior experience or a strong interest in benefits administration.-Analytical & service-oriented: balances data-driven decision-making with emotional intelligence.-Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to translate complex policies into easy-to-understand language.-Comfortable navigating HRpayroll systems and government portals.-Enjoys collaborating within an HR team rather than working in a finance-driven payroll function.-Willing and eager to be in the office 3-4 days per week to support employees and HR initiatives-Verification of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required.

Created: 2025-02-08