Benefits and Payroll Specialist
| Company | Freedom Solar Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA, San Antonio, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- 2-4 years related benefits experience
- Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of employee benefits and laws
- Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace
- High School Diploma or Equivalent, 3+ years experience in an office environment, HR and/or benefits administration
Responsibilities
- Work directly with employees to answer questions regarding their benefits and total rewards
- Support the team with the administration of open enrollment (annually in January), wellness fairs, and other benefit-related events
- Open enrollment meeting, termination, and changes in benefits portal for participants in all benefit plans
- Monitor staff members’ eligibility for benefits programs, particularly as employment status changes
- Process, document, review, and qualify leaves of absence requests company-wide (medical, work-related, personal)
- Serve as liaison between HR/payroll and third-party administrators for processing of disability requests
- Function as liaison with a third-party vendor for COBRA and mandatory notifications
- Stays abreast of changes in existing laws, rules, regulations, and best practices applicable to employee benefits and leave
- Manage and facilitate FMLA & NON-FMLA, as well as other leaves as applicable to the company policy and relevant laws
- Review, edit, and approve employees’ timekeeping through ADP before processing payroll
- Follow up with employees/managers for missed punches to ensure appropriate allocation of labor
- Gather and enter payroll data and timesheets promptly which will be reported to the Payroll Team
- Work with company database systems to prepare and submit weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
- Research discrepancies, audit, and work with project teams to resolve issues before payroll
- Receive, enter, answer, and maintain garnishments by federal and state requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior administrative experience is strongly preferred