Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Kaman

Year after year, Cleveland Wheel and Brake delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions for our customers. As technology advances and industry shifts, AWB will always be a place where people can come together and make a difference. Invested in our future together.

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is a member of the HR organization reporting to the Director of HR and is responsible for the management and oversight of all benefit programs and payroll administration for CWB.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

____ Has Direct Reports    X    Does Not Have Direct Reports

PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing. Includes multiple pay structures and expense reimbursement items.

• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll in a timely and professional manner.

• Process and maintain employee Time & Attendance data.

• Act as the primary contact for all payroll related needs.

• Be the lead administrator of Paylocity Payroll administration and related tools; update databases with new and changing information; ensure accuracy and integrity of information.

BENEFITS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies, among others.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits in a timely and professional manner.

• Administer all employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement programs.

• Provide knowledgeable benefit presentations for all new hires during the onboarding process.

• Assist individuals through enrollment and determine eligibility.
• Assist employees regarding benefits, claim issues and plan changes.

• Respond to benefits inquiries on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, and status changes.

• Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments and reporting to vendors.

• Act as the primary contact for all benefit related needs.

• Be the lead administrator of Paylocity Benefit administration and related tools; update databases with new and changing information; ensure accuracy and integrity of information.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure data accuracy in HR system.
• Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.

• Assist with the administration of HR programs and policies.

• Assist employees in learning and navigating online portals.
• Workers’ comp administration and safety awareness.

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

• 5+ years Payroll and Benefits experience in a manufacturing environment

• Paylocity experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  
• Demonstrate thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in understanding individual tax compliance and management.
• Solid understanding of benefit management processes and systems (Paylocity or other benefit software), and their interdependencies.
• Excellent skills with problem-solving, organization, follow through, with unparalleled attention to detail.
• Embody integrity, trustworthiness, reliability, and sound judgment, with proven ability to practice a high-level of discretion in handling people information.
• Is tech-savvy and acclimates easily to new and various technology.
• Approach all projects with a figure-it-out mentality and can-do attitude.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.