Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Company:  Happinest
Location: Holmdel
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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

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