Collins Engineers, Inc. ยท 2 months ago
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yrCollins 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. This role involves managing payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
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)
Paycom experience preferred
Supervises the Cristo Rey High School internship program participant
Maintains membership in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) organization
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Paycom experience preferred
Company
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Collins Engineers is a civil engineering company that provides structural and civil engineering services.
Founded in 1979
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Colleen Thompson
Project Engineer, CDOT Project Coordination Office
Kelly Samara, P.E.
Program Manager, CDOT Project Coordination Office (PCO)
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