Payroll and Benefit Specialist - Mesa, United States - The Mahoney Group
Description
PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST
ABOUT THE MAHONEY GROUP
Founded in 1915, The Mahoney Group is one of the largest independent insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerages in the U.S.
A Top 100 brokerage, our expertise includes a range of industries including real estate, construction, nonprofits, homeowners' and community associations, and Native American tribes, schools and businesses.
We attribute our success to delivering insurance coverage tailored to our clients' specific needs as well as a dedication to making a positive impact on the world around us.
With operations in seven states and more than 200 employees, we're also an employee-owned company.To us, that simply means we have the independence to prioritize our clients' interests above those of Wall Street shareholders or investor.
POSITION SUMMARY**Note: This position is located in our Mesa Office (Baseline and Extension). In-office four days, telecommute one day per week.
The Payroll and Benefit Specialist supports the daily operations of The Mahoney Group's human resource function serving as an advocate for the administration of human resources policies, procedures, and programs.
OBJECTIVES
- Assist in the development, facilitation, and implementation of Human Resource related initiatives, providing excellent customer service to employees and managers.
- Administer biweekly, offcycle, and bonus payroll to include reviewing time cards, garnishments, adjustments, and maintaining employee records.
- Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits
- Reconcile all benefit invoices to ensure billing accuracy and employee's benefit elections and deductions are correct; process insurance carrier invoices and prepare monthly requests for payment
- Administer leave of absence programs and processes including transitional work and accommodations
- Prepare all administrative tasks for onboarding new employees for a smooth newhire onboarding process
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations are maintained
- Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
COMPETENCIES
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations for multiple states
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members across all levels of the organization
- Ability to organize multiple projects and team members
- Effective time management skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to be detail oriented
- Strong computer operating skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, applicant tracking systems, and HRIS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- 5 years of payroll & benefits experience
- Experience with Ceridian/Dayforce a plus
PHYISCAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds on occasion
- Regularly talk to communicate and hear to understand
- Use hands to reach and grasp and use fingers to feel and touch
- Ability to see with close vision and ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
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