Ascentec Engineering, LLC · 13 hours ago
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Tualatin,OR,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expAscentec Engineering is hiring a Payroll and Benefits Specialist who will be responsible for administering accurate and timely payroll processing and managing employee benefits programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with labor laws and payroll tax regulations, conducting payroll audits, and providing support to employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.
ElectronicsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingQuality Assurance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, and off-cycle payrolls as needed
Review and validate employee timecards, overtime calculations, and pay differentials prior to payroll processing
Maintain payroll records including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll reports, including quarterly and year-end filings such as W-2s
Conduct routine payroll audits to identify discrepancies, trends, or compliance issues and implement corrective actions
Coordinate with Finance on payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and internal or external audits
Support payroll tax filings and respond to inquiries from tax agencies as needed
Support the annual salary review process by preparing compensation reports, validating approved changes, and ensuring salary updates are accurately entered and applied in payroll/HRIS in accordance with effective dates and internal controls
Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
Manage employee enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment processes
Review health insurance invoices and carrier billing for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with providers
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
Support administration of the company’s 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, loans, and coordination with plan providers
Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable regulations such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA
Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation within the HRIS
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits
Maintain confidentiality and data integrity of employee records
Support HR initiatives and special projects as needed
Monitor changes in payroll, tax, and benefits legislation and recommend process updates as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
Working knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and benefits regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification
Experience with multi-state payroll
Experience administering benefits for organizations with 300+ employees
Benefits
Dental and Medical w/vision coverage insurance plans offered
STD/LTD & Life insurance plans offered
FSA and DCA available
PTO and Holiday pay
Immediate 100% vesting Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement saving plan with matching contributions
Educational aid program available
Purchase discounts, membership discounts, and many other incentives
Company
Ascentec Engineering, LLC
Ascentec Engineering was founded in 2001 by a team of process and manufacturing engineers all with a solid background in electronics manufacturing processes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Gilliat
Founder / Partner at Ascentec Engineering, Precision Machining Division Manager
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