Benefits & payroll administrator job description

· Administer weekly payroll for 200 company employees, communicating with employees in the corporate office, distribution center and Work ‘N Gear stores to ensure weekly payroll is timely and accurate

· File and fund the weekly 401K for the company

· Process changes for employees and assist with maintaining employee personnel files (i.e. new hires, terminations, payroll changes, etc.)

· Assist in the annual open enrollment process for benefits (i.e. updating and organizing enrollment materials, working with insurance carriers, communicating changes to employees and answering questions from employees, etc.)

· Administer health and other benefit plans across the company; process changes for employees (i.e. enrollments, terminations, benefit changes, etc.)

· Serve as the Cobra Administrator for the company

· Process monthly billings from insurance providers. Review billings for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with carriers, payroll and the company

· Perform monthly accounting tasks and financial analysis related to payroll & benefits

· Perform other related duties as required and assigned – ad hoc reporting, audit requests, etc.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates must possess an associate’s degree and have a minimum of three years of payroll / human resources experience.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)

· Exceptionally organized, ethical and accurate

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

· Experience with ADP Workforce Now a plus

· Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet required deadlines

Company DescriptionWork'N Gear is the largest U. S. retailer of workwear apparel. We are dedicated to providing our customers with comfortable, durable, and fashionable professional-grade workwear and work footwear designed and manufactured for use in the most demanding service, security, industrial, and healthcare environments. Our expert buyers hand pick styles based on knowledge of what it takes to work on a job site, safeguard a community, build a business, and more. To that end, Work'N Gear and its subsidiary, Scrubology, selectively partner with manufacturers that share our commitment to high quality workmanship and technological innovation. Our allies include Carhartt, Dickies, Timberland, Chippewa, 5.11 Tactical series, WonderWink, Barco, Cherokee, and other fine brands.

We're also proud to provide the convenience of over 100 retail locations from San Francisco to Boston, as well as an online catalog and comprehensive business-to-business services.

• We will encourage and support the right candidate in developing within Human Resources by providing guidance on how to obtain appropriate HR Certifications.
• Average Years of Service at Northfield Savings Bank is above 9!
• Looking to start your career in HR? This is the perfect first step!

Requirements

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent is required .
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, or related field or previous experience with payroll and/or benefits is preferred .

What NSB can offer you

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Well-rounded benefits package.
• Profit-Sharing opportunity.
• Excellent 401(k) matching retirement program.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Opportunities to volunteer and support our communities.
• Work-Life balance!

We understand the importance of having evenings and weekends with our friends, families, and the communities we serve!

Company Description*To be considered for a position at Northfield Savings Bank you must submit an NSB Application for Employment*

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. All operations, leadership, and governance are in Vermont. Decisions are made here. Communities, customers, and employees have a respected voice on how we conduct business. We have strong financial resources and invest in people, programs, and technology. We are committed to providing a welcoming work environment for all. There is no better time than now to join our growing professional team!

Northfield Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Member FDIC / Equal Housing Lender

We realize that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. To ensure continued success we take extra care to make sure that careers at Southworth are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding for all. We offer a generous time off policy, 401k match, affordable health and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, development plans for career growth, work from home flexibility, and a fun engaged workforce!

Do you have expert knowledge of employee benefits and the ability to summarize complex information? Are you detail-oriented and interested in providing the best possible employee experience? This may be the job for you!

As the Payroll & Benefits Administrator at Southworth International Group Inc., you will help ensure key benefits administration for new and existing employees while managing timely and accurate payroll processes. On a regular day, you will be instrumental in administering benefit plans such as group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, life insurance, and leaves of absence. You will support employee orientations and open enrollment processes, act as a point of contact, researching and resolving issues and inquiries, and you will process bi-weekly and weekly payroll, maintain records, enter data, and support reporting, and reconcile costs and payments. In addition, you will take the lead in coordinating wellness efforts in conjunction with group health benefits, engaging employees in opportunities to improve overall wellness, wellbeing, and social interaction.

To thrive in this role, you are informed on a variety of group benefit plans and experienced in managing claims and able to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices. You are customer service oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills willing to assist in answering inquiries. You are able to work in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines. You have experience in cross-functional partnerships, collaborating with multiple levels of an organization. You are an independent decision-maker with the ability to problem-solve and enjoy contributing to the overall success of an organization.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline

· 2 years’ experience in employee benefits and employee payroll processing

· Ability to analyze data and organize data into user-friendly formatting/reporting through business intelligence and communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders

· ADP experience a plus

What you will love about Southworth:

• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick/Personal, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Community Service/Volunteer work.
• Affordable Medical and Vision coverage.
• FREE company paid Dental coverage.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development Plans.
• Flexible WFH work model after probationary period ends.
• FUN and collaborative team members.
• The opportunity to reach a worldwide customer base.

For more information on Southworth International Group Inc., please visit our website:

Lift Tables, Pallet Positioners, Mobile Lifts, Custom Lifts - Southworth (southworthproducts.com)

Southworth Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location