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City Personnel · 1 day ago

Human Resources Benefits & Payroll

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

City Personnel is a recruitment partner based in Providence, RI, recognized as one of The Providence Journal’s Top Workplaces. They are seeking a Human Resources Benefits & Payroll professional to support benefits administration, payroll compliance, and employee services with accuracy and professionalism.

Staffing & Recruiting

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Soledad L.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, wellness programs, and retirement plans

Serve as a primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries from employees, retirees, HR representatives, insurers, and vendors

Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and assist with benefits communications and training

Partner with payroll staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including FICA and FUTA

Support accurate payroll tax reporting, audits, and reconciliations

Assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, and maintenance of electronic personnel records

Prepare and distribute benefits-related correspondence, forms, rate charts, and schedules

Ensure compliance with applicable benefits laws, regulations, and organizational policies

Conduct research on benefits trends, support surveys, and recommend program improvements

Assist with preparation of required government filings and internal audits

Support administration of organizational insurance programs and assist with claims resolution as needed

Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and professionalism

Qualification

Benefits administrationPayroll complianceHRIS proficiencyEmployee benefits knowledgePublic-sector experienceCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration