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Collins Engineers, Inc. · 1 month ago

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

Collins Engineers, Inc. is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support the HR team in day-to-day operations. The role involves payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and compliance reporting.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Acts as a primary resource for both internal and external inquiries related to company policies and procedures

Supports the efficient operation of general office activities

Prepares and processes semi-monthly payroll

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates

Submits Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) through the HRIS (Paycom)

Assists in the administration of employee benefits

Manages and processes paperwork for state-mandated paid family and medical leave, as well as disability claims

Coordinates and oversees the annual insurance open enrollment process

Addresses employee 401(k) questions regarding enrollment, plan changes, and contribution rates

Communicates wellness initiatives

Completes employment verification requests

Prepares and submits annual federal and state compliance reports

Assigns documents and policy acknowledgements through the HRIS (Paycom)

Supervises the Cristo Rey High School internship program participant

Maintains membership in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) organization

Qualification

Payroll processingHRIS (Paycom)Employee benefits administrationCompliance reportingSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills