Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Columbus • Ohio • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Administer payroll processes and HRIS system management; accurately process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll transactions; maintain payroll configurations (earnings / deduction codes, tax settings, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions)
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and tax support
  • Audit and reconcile payroll data; conduct monthly reconciliation process between payroll and insurance invoices
  • Collaborate with finance department to research variances and provide troubleshooting support as needed
  • Ensure accurate calculations, withholding and reporting of federal, state and local payroll taxes; support compliance with multi-state payroll tax and unemployment insurance regulations
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies; recommend solutions and/or escalate more complex issues as needed
  • Lead year-end activities including W-2 preparation and audits
  • Manage day-to-day benefits administration; ensure qualifying events and employee inquiries are resolved in a timely, error-free manner
  • Effectively communicate benefit offerings, changes and updates to employees; facilitate annual open enrollment process
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPPA and other applicable regulations
  • Develop employee communications and education materials related to payroll and benefits
  • Manage all COBRA, FMLA, ADA and general leave inquiries; ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies
  • Update and maintain employee personnel and medical records, including the Foundation’s HRIS; ensure all data is accurate, up to date and secure
  • Provide other generalist duties including assist with planning of various HR events
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources business administration or related field
  • 4+ of relevant experience in human resources required, 6+ years preferred
  • Direct experience in payroll and employee benefits administration
  • Strong proficiency in payroll and software systems, such as Paylocity
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data reconciliation and analysis
  • Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Asana)
  • Proficient knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, disability, COBRA and leave administration
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement federal, state and local laws and regulations related to HR, benefits, payroll, tax compliance, leave of absence, FMLA and ADA policies
  • A proactive, customer-service oriented approach to work, with a focus on creating positive experiences for employees while delivering a variety of HR services
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, colleagues and external partners while demonstrating professionalism, discretion and the ability to adapt communication style based on the situation and audience
  • Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingHRIS managementdata reconciliationpayroll tax complianceemployee benefits administrationW-2 preparationFMLA administrationADA complianceCOBRA administrationadvanced Excel
Soft Skills
customer service orientationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptabilityprofessionalismdiscretioncollaboration