Benefits:
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Full-Time – Hybrid Work Environment
Happinest Brands is a home services franchisor with a 56-year history in franchising. Our core brands include Lawn Doctor, Mosquito Hunters, ecomaids, Elite Window Cleaning, and Sparkle Squad. Our brands have been recognized on the Entrepreneur Annual Franchise 500 list and continue to be recognized as game changers in their industries. With over 800 franchise locations across all brands in the United States and Canada, we intend to expand our reach until we deliver home services of just about every type.
At Happinest Brands, we embody a culture-first approach to employment. We facilitate an enjoyable work environment for our exceptional team members and uphold our core values of authenticity, drive, trustworthiness, support, and innovation. Encouraging a dynamic workplace, we empower our team to explore innovative solutions and think creatively. Our environment is casual and fosters collaboration and inclusivity. Every team member is dedicated to achieving the vision and strategic goals of the organization and each of our brands.
We are seeking a driven, highly professional, and administratively proficient Payroll and Benefits Specialist to fill a role at our company that is primarily responsible for payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding. Our growing company offers the opportunity for an HR Specialist to learn and develop as an HR professional in this role. At Happinest we handle all employee inquiries in an appropriate, prompt, accurate, professional, and empathetic manner. Excellent interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills are essential in balancing our high standard of customer service and ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401K Saving Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Optional Life Insurance Plan
Hybrid Work Environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Related Field
Two Years of Experience in Payroll Processing
Two Years of Experience in Employee Benefits Management
One Year of Experience managing Employee Onboarding
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail
Ability to Maintain a High Degree of Confidentiality
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience Onboarding New Employees
Calendar Management Skills
Proficient with Payroll Software/HRIS Administration
Ability to Work Collaboratively and Positively
Ability to Read, Analyze, and Interpret Handbooks, Manuals, and Legal Guidance
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This Payroll and Benefits Specialist role is responsible for payroll and benefits transactions, completing the payroll process on a semi-monthly basis, administering the company’s employee benefits program enrollment through our benefits brokers, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and scheduling our new employee onboarding experience. The ideal candidate is experienced with processing payroll and benefits enrollment, HRIS data management, handling confidential matters professionally, administering worker’s compensation claims, properly accounting for and coding short and long-term disability participants, and managing insurance, FSA, and 401K benefits with third-party administrators to facilitate employee benefit enrollment changes. Great communication skills, knowledge and experience with MS 365 Office applications, emphasizing Outlook Scheduling, MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Zoom are required to be successful in this role.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Administration, Transactions, and Reporting
Benefits Administration and Customer Service
Human Resources Administration
Employee Onboarding
Appointment Scheduling
Companywide Payroll and Benefits Communications
ROLE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist’s performance is evaluated based on the performance objectives below.
Timely and Accurate Payroll Processing
Timely and Accurate Benefits Coordination and Administration Management
Providing Prompt, Timely, and Accurate Customer Service
Creating and Coordinating Timely and Organized Onboarding for New Employees
Accurate and Timely HRIS Data Administration, HR Reporting, and Personnel Actions