Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

3Rivers (formerly Uplift, Inc) is hiring a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist ensures accurate and timely weekly payroll processing through the agency’s HRIS system and manages benefits-related reconciliations. This role partners with managers, who are responsible for approving timecards, to ensure payroll data is accurate before processing. The position also supports employee engagement by developing and maintaining an employee discount program with local vendors. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, a strong commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Job Description

Nature of Work : The Payroll & Benefits Specialist ensures accurate and timely weekly payroll processing through the agency’s HRIS system and manages benefits-related reconciliations. This role partners with managers, who are responsible for approving timecards, to ensure payroll data is accurate before processing. The position also supports employee engagement by developing and maintaining an employee discount program with local vendors. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, a strong commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Essential Functions :

Payroll Processing

• Updates HRIS system, i.e., entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes, deductions.
• Process weekly payroll in the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy of hours, pay rates, deductions, and leave accruals.
• Review and reconcile payroll data provided by managers, who approve timecards prior to payroll submission.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and works to resolve employee questions and concerns about payroll.
• Partner with Finance on payroll-related reporting and audits.

Benefits Reconciliation :

Benefits Administration :

Leave Administration :

Employee Discount Program :

Compliance and Reporting :

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Additional Expectations

Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

Requirements : Qualifications :