GHJ · 20 hours ago
Total Rewards Senior Specialist
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expGHJ is a well-established firm dedicated to helping clients and employees thrive. The Senior Specialist, Total Rewards supports the execution and administration of total rewards programs, including benefits, compensation, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing employee experience.
AccountingConsultingIndustrial
Responsibilities
Payroll & Pay Administration
Partner with Puzzle HR to execute accurate and timely processing of two bi-weekly payrolls
Review, reconcile, and validate timecard data, time-off transactions, and payroll previews prior to final submission
Maintain employee payroll records, including pay changes, deductions, and direct deposit updates
Review quarterly and annual tax reporting, including final Forms W-2 and 1099
Process and calculate separation pay in a timely and compliant manner
Benefits & Leave Administration
Administer core and ancillary benefit programs, including health and welfare plans,charitable giving programs, EPA, and other employee perks
Lead benefits renewal and annual Open Enrollment processes, in partnership with external vendors
Manage Medicare eligibility administration and required employee notifications
Oversee the leave of absence process, coordinating with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant execution
Notify and educate employees on benefit programs, changes, and key deadlines
Vendor & Compliance Oversight
Serve as a primary point of contact with Puzzle HR and other benefits vendors to resolve issues and ensure service quality
Coordinate with Puzzle HR to audit benefits carrier invoices against current enrollments and resolve discrepancies
Maintain regulatory reporting and compliance requirements, including Form 5500, Section 125, HIPAA, Medicare Part D reporting, and annual workers’ compensation audits
Compensation & Retirement Programs
Administer compensation review cycles in support of performance management processes
Support 401(k) administration, including change file verification, audits, and non-discrimination testing
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, HR operations, or a related HR specialty, with hands-on responsibility for benefits, payroll, and compensation administration
Demonstrated experience managing bi-weekly payroll processing, including payroll audits, reconciliations, and coordination with external payroll providers
Experience working with benefits vendors/brokers and communicating effectively with associated internal and external parties
Strong working knowledge of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans (401(k)), leaves of absence, and open enrollment processes
Experience supporting compensation review cycles and maintaining employee pay data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Working knowledge of total rewards–related compliance and regulatory requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, Section 125, Form 5500, Medicare reporting, and payroll tax filings (W-2, 1099)
Experience partnering with HRIS platforms (e.g., Dayforce) and third-party vendors to administer payroll and benefits programs
Experience developing and scaling processes and working in a rapid-paced, high-growth environment
Basic knowledge of payroll processing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strategic mindset and approach
Great organizational skills, high attention to detail, and strong sense of urgency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data, spot issues, and follow them through to resolution
Solid judgment and problem-solving skills, especially in areas that impact pay, benefits, or compliance
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, particularly during payroll cycles and open enrollment
Clear, approachable communicator who can explain benefits and pay topics to employees
High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee and compensation information
Comfortable partnering with vendors and working cross-functionally with People and Finance teams
Process-oriented mindset with an interest in improving how work gets done
A passion for serving others and a steady focus on the needs of the employees
Fearless when approaching unknown territory – willing to get hands dirty and ask all the questions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Health and welfare plans
Charitable giving programs
EPA
401(k)
Company
GHJ
At GHJ, we go beyond numbers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew J. Pitt, CPA
Tax Partner
Dan Landes, CPA
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