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Markey's · 1 day ago

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Markey's is a 100% employee-owned company and leading provider of creative audio-visual services, seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for the administration of employee benefit and retirement programs, managing payroll functions, and providing support for employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits.

Event ManagementEventsService Industry

Hiring Manager

Gillian Oppold

Responsibilities

Administer health, welfare and retirement plans, including enrollments and terminations

Coordinate benefit education for eligible new hires, manage annual open enrollment process, and ensure accurate record keeping and proper premium deductions

Coordinate medical leave requests, disability claims, and worker’s compensation injury claims, ensuring completion of appropriate forms and monitoring status

Process 401(k) salary deferral changes and loans, and distribution of required notices

Assist with benefits-related reporting, audits, and compliance testing

Serve as a liaison with various insurance carriers and foster effective relationships with client representatives

Manage Driver Qualification files, tracking expirations of DOT physicals, reviewing motor vehicle records, and ensuring compliance with training and documentation requirements

Ensure plans are administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and plan provisions are followed

Oversee bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing, including processing of benefit time, review of timecards with reconciliation to scheduling software, and handling timecard exceptions

Verify payroll changes processed by HR, including employee status changes, wage changes, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and address changes

Ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions bi-weekly, set up new cycle in payroll software, and download payroll reports

Issue replacement checks as needed, and handle processing of discretionary bonuses

Serve as a resource for employee payroll and benefit-related inquiries, providing solutions and support as appropriate, and complete other projects as needed for the Accounting and HR departments

Qualification

Payroll processingBenefits administrationHR lawsRegulationsHR/Payroll softwareAttention to detailCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTime managementTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources or Accounting; prior experience with benefit administration and/or payroll required

Must possess a high level of attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities

Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently, demonstrating good customer service skills, resourcefulness, and commitment to respecting and maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of employee information

Ability to maintain a positive and professional appearance and attitude at all times

Ability to embrace Markey's culture and demonstrate company values, respect for diversity, follow all company policies and procedures, and serve as a role model for employees