Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Location: Fort Worth , Texas
• Type: Fort Worth:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10272

Payroll & Benefits Specialist:

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits data in partnership with HR and Finance.
• Manage processes related to garnishments, child support orders, address changes, and 401(k) loans.
• Maintain employee data and payroll records in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support the administration of employee benefits, including enrollment changes, 401(k) updates, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and related policies.
• Collaborate with the Payroll and Benefits Manager to ensure alignment and accuracy across all payroll and benefits functions.
• Prepare and distribute reports such as payroll summaries, benefits usage, and audit documentation.
• Assist in coordinating annual open enrollment and benefits education efforts for employees.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data and ensure adherence to data privacy standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, tax law).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience in a multi-state payroll environment.
• Knowledge of leave policies, including FMLA, STD/LTD, and workers' compensation.
• Proficient with payroll and HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and benefits compliance (COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

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