Lexington, Kentucky
Supervisor Benefits and Payroll- Link Belt Job Opening in Lexington, Kentucky - Job Description Summary
Supervise the payroll and benefits department and all functions related to multi-state payroll and employee benefit programs. This position ensures the credibility of the department, compliance with applicable regulations, and supports employee benefit needs.
Essential Job Functions
Manage, plan, and direct the activities of the payroll/benefits staff.
Coordinate all payroll tax reporting requirements with payroll services to insure that all federal, state and local reports and payments are in compliance; including multi-state unemployment rates and limits.
Ensure compliance for W-2?s, 1095-C, 1094-C.
Administer employee benefit programs with delegation to staff as appropriate: 401(k), calculate pension benefits, self-insured medical, dental, vision, life, disability, reimbursement accounts, etc., and administer QDRO?s.
Responsible for timely completion of all required benefits and payroll actions and notices and maintain accurate, organized records.
Maintain payroll/benefit related accounts in payroll and general ledger systems and is responsible for the reconciliation and accuracy of one or more ledgers. Make journal entries as needed.
Cooperates with and assists external and internal auditors as appropriate.
Annual benefit open enrollment planning and implementation. Coordinate with brokers and decision makers for benefit renewals.
Supply/compile benefit plan and participant information as needed to actuaries, carriers, consultants, regulatory bodies, etc., as required. (ie 5500s, PBGC, non-discrimination test, etc.).
Responsible for preparing the payroll added cost (PAC) budget and submitting for management approval. Periodic analysis / reconciliation and report results to senior management.
Prepare and explain clear benefits/payroll topic communications (open enrollment, notices, instructions, etc.).
Counsel employees regarding retirement benefits and procedures.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
4-year college degree
Program of Study
Accounting/Finance, Human Resources
Experience
6-8 years high level payroll and/or benefit experience with an integrated HRIS (Payroll/Benefit/HR)
Certification
Prefer CPP/FPC/CEBS/CBP but not required
Knowledge
Through knowledge of accounting and benefit practices and procedures; federal and state and local regulations concerning taxation requirements; computerized payroll/benefits systems.
Must maintain up to date knowledge of regulations and best practices concerning payroll, employee benefits, and related accounting.
Must have a complete knowledge of the mechanics of the Payroll/HR/Benefit System.
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Must have knowledge of Defined Benefits and Contribution Plans
Skills
Solid analytical and technical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, proactive and absolute integrity required.
Able to use computer software applications: Word, Excel, vendor/carrier web based programs, and learn HRIS.
Abilities
Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct projects.
Ability to perform basic and advance statistical calculations; analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate records and reports; identify problem areas or situation and take corrective actions to resolve.
Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with employees and others contacted in the course of work and capacity to professionally deal with sensitive and confidential information.
Be flexible and receptive to change; able to multi-task while meeting strict time lines.
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