Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Accentuate Staffing

Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join a collaborative team in Raleigh. This role is hybrid and direct hire with a competitive benefit package. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will assist in processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, handling benefits enrollment and inquiries, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Specialist will work closely with the HR team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll and benefits operations.

Requirements:

• Assist in the processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll (hourly and salaried) and handle all assigned payroll-related tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure all hourly employee timesheets are approved and submitted by managers for payroll submission.
• Submit payroll changes – raises, bonuses, new hires, terminations, reporting structures, and other changes, as necessary.
• Train managers on timekeeping procedures and ensure understanding of timecard approvals, time off requests, and other PTO items, as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all payroll-related federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FLSA, wage, tax, etc.) within our existing and expanding locations.
• Assist with wage garnishments, tax filings, and new state registrations and maintenance.
• Administer leave of absence programs and policies in accordance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Manage short-and long-term disability claims.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA& Cafeteria Section 125, COBRA, ACA, and other laws, as necessary.
• Assist with the management of employee benefit plans (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), etc.) and liaise with our insurance brokers when needed.
• Manage new employee set up in ADP, and benefits platforms when necessary.
• Assist employees with all payroll and benefits-related questions.
• Support and serve as pre-hire screening and new hire orientation back up.
• Assist as necessary with New Hire Orientation responsibilities.

Education/ Experience/Skills                                                           

• Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an HR role, preferably in payroll and/or benefits.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of payroll and benefits-related theories, practices, laws, regulations, and procedures is required.
• Experience with payroll and benefits software; ADP WorkForce Now experience is preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll is preferred.
• Strong skills in Excel and Outlook.