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BDG · 5 months ago

Payroll and HR Assistant

New York, NY

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$24/hr - $27/hr

3+ years exp

BDG is a leading global media company seeking an HR & Benefits Specialist to support their growing team. This role involves managing multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and providing HR support to ensure employees are paid accurately and understand their benefits.

FashionLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Serve as backup to the primary payroll processor using Paylocity

Assist with semi-monthly payrolls

Assist hourly employees with timecard management

Follow up with supervisors in approving timecards

Support documentation and reporting

Administer 401(k) plans by reconciling weekly contributions

Lead benefit orientations and email communications for all FT and PT employees

Assist new employees with accessing the portal and updating contributions

Coordinate annual nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 preparation, and audits

Maintain retirement documentation and coordinate with third-party administrators

Perform various administrative roles in connection with plans

Assist employees in enrollments, terminations, and changes for health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life insurance, and other benefits

Assist in annual open enrollment, including coordination with vendors and internal communication

Audit deductions and ensure benefit eligibility and payroll alignment

Resolve employee benefit issues and serve as liaison with insurance carriers

Reconcile benefits invoices and coordinate payments

Launch onboarding packages to new hires and assist in completing the onboarding process, including I-9 verification

Provide ongoing HR support to staff, management, and partners regarding benefits, policies, and leave

Maintain accurate and compliant records

Respond to inquiries about firm policies, benefits, and general HR matters

Maintain BDG Link to publish HR related information to employees

Maintain employee data in Paylocity, including terminations, changes in position, union status, merit increases, etc

Qualification

PaylocityAdvanced ExcelHRIS systemsEmployee onboardingLabor law complianceInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsSelf-motivation

Required

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR, benefits, and payroll

Familiarity with 401(k), deferred compensation, and ERISA plan administration in a variable compensation environment

Knowledge of Paylocity or comparable HRIS/payroll systems

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)

Knowledge of state and local labor law and other compliance

Experience conducting employee onboarding and benefits administration

Exceptional organizational, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to explain benefit and tax concepts to non-financial professionals

Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently in a remote setting

Must be able to work 20-28 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Work hours will roughly be 10:00 am- 3:00 pm EST, with some flexibility

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, CEBS, CRPS)

Benefits

401(k)

Health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life insurance

Company

BDG

Glassdoor3.6

BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling.

Founded in 2013

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees