About this position
The Human Resources Specialist - Payroll & Benefits is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, administration of employee benefits programs, and compliance with all applicable payroll, tax, and benefits regulations. This role serves as a key resource for employees, management, vendors, and auditors while ensuring confidentiality and delivering data-driven insights to leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process payroll, direct deposits, adjustments, and payroll audits.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, leave, and workers’ compensation.
- Lead annual open enrollment, employee benefit education, and new hire benefits orientation.
- Manage leave administration, including FMLA, military leave, STD, and LTD claims in partnership with third-party vendors.
- Coordinate quarterly 401(k) committee meetings and lead the annual 401(k) audit.
- Reconcile benefit vendor invoices and ensure timely payment processing.
- Prepare reports, conduct audits, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.
- Serve as a liaison between employees, management, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field strongly preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3+ years of payroll, benefits administration, or HR experience.
- SHRM certification preferred.
- Strong HRIS and Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must possess or be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI Clearances.
Location and commute
Pittsburgh, PA 15289.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3188471033.