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PUSH, Inc. · 1 day ago

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Rice Lake, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

PUSH, Inc. is a premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI. They are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist responsible for the accurate and compliant administration of payroll and benefits across the organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational accuracy.

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Responsibilities

Administer timely and accurate payroll processing across all PUSH divisions in compliance with federal, state, and local laws

Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, prevailing wage requirements, garnishments, wage assignments, and payroll tax regulations

Investigate, resolve, and communicate payroll discrepancies, adjustments, off-cycle payrolls, and employee pay-related issues in a timely and professional manner

Manage government payroll payments and filings, including federal, state, and local payroll taxes

Establish and maintain state unemployment and withholding accounts for new or reactivated jurisdictions

Execute and support payroll setup and compliance requirements for new states, new divisions, and organizational growth initiatives

Support quarterly and year-end payroll reporting and filings

Participate in and support payroll-related audits, including unemployment compensation and other regulatory reviews

Complete verifications of employment and earnings related to payroll and benefits

Participate in annual audits associated with the payroll function such as 401k and Unemployment Compensation

Responsible for Prevailing Wage reporting

Completes requests for verification of employment and earnings as it relates to payroll and benefits

Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event changes

Oversee COBRA administration and ensure ongoing compliance

Review, reconcile, and approve benefit vendor invoices

Track employee deductions against benefit premiums and make necessary adjustments

Support and deliver company-wide benefits education, enrollment support, and related training initiatives

Support coordination with benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators, including renewals, plan changes, escalations, and issue resolution

Administer the Company’s 401(k) plan, including: Automatic enrollment and eligibility tracking, Participant changes and record maintenance, Hardship and distribution documentation, Coordination with third-party administrators, Prepare and support annual compliance testing, audits, and reporting

Assist with ERISA-related filings and documentation, including but not limited to: Form 5500, Summary Annual Reports (SARs), Section 125 plan reporting, Medicare notifications, ACA tracking and reporting

Utilize payroll and benefits systems to their full capabilities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reduce non-value-added work

Maintain payroll and benefits data integrity across systems while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and data privacy requirements

Perform data analysis and reporting to support operational improvements and informed decision-making

Develop and maintain payroll and benefits process documentation to support continuity, cross-training, and operational resilience

Provide payroll and benefits training and guidance to employees and managers, including new hire orientation, benefits enrollment support, and time reporting practices to support payroll accuracy and compliance

Collaborate closely with Finance and HR partners to ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant employee payroll and benefits data

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll processingBenefits administrationMulti-state tax complianceADP proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailConfidentiality