Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Description

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

Position Title

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Position Summary

To provide support to Company’s business leaders and the Human Resources Department in key areas including benefits administration, processing semi-monthly payroll, updating and administering company policies and programs and semi-monthly and ad-hoc reporting.

This position will also act as the HRIS administrator.

Responsibilities

Manage Payroll Administration functions

• Manage and submit semi-monthly payroll utilizing the HRIS / Payroll systems.
• Enter commissions, bonuses and salary increases.
• Vacation and personal time reporting.
• Semi-monthly 401(k) upload.
• Create and submit necessary compliance reports.

Manage or assist in Benefit Administration

• Administer all benefit plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA and COBRA.
• Enter all new benefit enrollment, status changes and terminations with various carriers.
• Manage benefit negotiation and open enrollment process with broker.
• Develop, run and analyze various salary reports for Vice President of Human Resources.
• Prepare employee, benefit and payroll files for all new hires.
• Monthly audit of all benefit carriers.
• Administer and manage FMLA, LOA and Worker’s Compensation claims.
• Work with third party administrator for COBRA processing.
• Conduct new hire orientation and manage the new hire onboarding process
• Maintain I-9 files and process new hires through E-Verify system.
• Employee file management including record destruction following the company’s destruction guidelines.
• Oversee the completion of projects including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and evaluating results.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communication, and / or meetings.

Manage UKG HRIS platform

• Serves as the lead representative and liaison between HR, IT, external vendors and other stakeholders for configuration and maintenance of current and new module functions.
• Serves as the first point of contact for technical support, troubleshooting and guidance to HRIS users.
• Manages permissions, access, personalization and setting for users.
• Ensures data integrity and conducts audits for compliance.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to Vice President of Human Resource and interacts with Department Leaders and Executive team on a regular basis.

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• 4 + years of Benefit and Payroll administration.
• 2 years of experience with UKG Ready HRIS platform preferred, including payroll processing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Is a good listener and shows an interest in what others have to say.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work in a team environment with a strong customer service focus required.
• Possesses good organizational / time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• High comfort level with MS Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel.
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the organization. Is committed to professionalism in the workplace as demonstrated through appearance, timeliness, and communication skills.

Personal Requirements

Possesses a high level of Integrity. Acts ethically and is above reproach. Builds trust through honesty and reliability.

Meets commitments and keeps promises.

• Demonstrates Self - Control . Manages his / her impulsive feelings and distressing emotions well. Stays composed in trying moments.
• Must be extremely Flexible. Smoothly handles shifting priorities and rapid change. Is flexible in how he / she sees events.
• Is always Optimistic. Demonstrates a positive mental attitude. Persists in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Fosters Communication. Is effective in give-and-take. Deals with difficult issues straightforwardly. Listens well and welcomes the sharing of information.

Fosters open communication and stays receptive to bad news as well as good.

Educational Requirements

BA or BS Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products
• 401(K) plan with employer match
• Competitive paid time off : vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break
• Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
• Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platform
• This position is based in the office but there is an opportunity to work from home on Fridays.

EOE, including disability and veterans