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HYUNDAI TRANSYS · 2 months ago

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Savannah, GA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hyundai Transys is a company focused on providing seating systems, and they are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. The role is responsible for managing the complete payroll process for both exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing of payroll and benefits.

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Responsibilities

Managing employee benefit programs

Ensuring compliance with regulations

Communicating updates to employees

Analyzing data to determine the best benefit options

Maintaining and updating employee records and benefits files

Coordinating daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and claims

Advising and informing employees of the details of the company’s benefits programs

Resolving benefit-related issues and responding to queries in a timely manner

Process and oversee payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees

Maintain the timekeeping system for assigned locations

Handle tax withholdings, deductions, and other payroll transactions

Manage payroll transactions in the general ledger (G/L), including reconciliations

Ensure compliance with payroll-related compliance forms and tax withholding

Generate regular reports and analytics related to payroll

Participate in payroll and employment-related audits

Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with federal and state requirements

Develop and maintain a comprehensive process manual

Manage payment calendars, holiday schedules, and working schedules

Handle payroll system troubleshooting and problem-solving

Assist in onboarding, terminations, and employee maintenance processes

Address employee payroll queries and concerns promptly

Provide training and development for team members

Review and suggest improvements to payroll policies and procedures

Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures

Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values

Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures

Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy

Always strives to maintain a positive work environment

Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget

Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment

Meets company safety goals

Manage timely and accurate end-to-end processing of payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees

Maintain timekeeping system for all locations

Processes and reviews tax withholdings, and other deductions

Manage and record payroll transactions in the G/L, including accruals. This includes analyzing the G/L balances, explaining any large or unusual fluctuations and timely and accurate clearing of related reconciling items

Ensure effective, accurate and timely filing of all employer payroll related compliance forms, withholding taxes for all applicable jurisdictions, with prompt resolutions as needed

Create and/or compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analytics, data reports and summaries

Participate in audits relating to payroll / HR

Ensure compliance of all payroll processing and records in accordance with Federal and State statutory requirements

Ensure the development and maintenance of a process manual to ensure all activities are fully documented

Manage annual payment calendars, holiday schedules, and weekly working schedules

Maintains the records used to determine pay eligibility for paid time off

Ensures the payroll system is functioning properly and trouble shoots any problems

Assist in processing new hires, rehires, terminations and required employee maintenance

Issues stop payments and/or manual payroll checks for non-standard, ACH returns, or missed payments

Process payroll and departmental invoices within approval and payment system

Report on payroll issues, risks and exposures, improvement, and process changes

Review and improve payroll policies and procedures

Respond to payroll questions, verifications of employment, and concerns of employees, researching records and involving other resources/staff as needed, responding in a timely manner

Provide training and development for team members

Qualification

Payroll processingCompliance managementADP WorkforceNowHRIS knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeKronosSAPAnalytical skillsMultitaskingCustomer service orientationCommunicationConfidentialityTeamwork