Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hamilton Telecommunications is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist.This position will be responsible for running a bi-weekly payroll as well as administering benefit plans. This position requires a thorough understanding of payroll and benefits laws, including but not limited to: ACA, FLSA and FMLA. The specialist will also support departmental activities and uphold the company's core values while delivering excellent customer service.This is a full-time position based in the Aurora, NE office. Key responsibilities include: Processes bi-weekly payroll for approximately 160 corporate employees Performs thorough auditing of payroll records to ensure accuracy of benefit accruals, deductions, taxes, and other payroll data. Maintenance of payroll information and employee records via inputs from supervisors, employees, and other agencies including but not limited to rate changes, benefit changes, address changes, garnishments, direct deposit changes, etc. Processes new hires, terminations, job changes, and other employment changes inside advanced HR systems. Plans and directs day-to-day implementation and administration of benefit programs including: c onductsnew hire benefit orientations, processes enrollment and beneficiary changes, leads annual open enrollment, coordinates COBRA, administers 401(k) new participant meetings, enrollments and quarterly rate changes. Processes weekly benefit interface files to vendors and work collaboratively with vendors. Performs benefit plan audits. Regularly communicates with employees on all payroll and benefit plans by answering payroll and benefit related questions. Receives, researches, completes and performs all necessary follow up on unemployment claims and employment verification requests. Completes various HR reporting including required governmental reporting. Qualifications: 3-5 years of HR administrative, benefit and payroll experience. Accounting experience beneficial. Knowledge and thorough understanding of Federal, State and local payroll, tax, benefit and employment laws. Experience with web-based payroll programs such as JD Edwards and significant experience processing payroll, including testing. Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel for data analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to complete tasks on a structured timeline. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address audits, payroll discrepancies and benefit-related issues. Self-starter, works well independently and exercises good judgment. Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment. Stresses quality and detail in every work situation. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is essential. Hamilton offers: Company paid benefits for full-time employees. Opportunity tolearn new skills in a team environment. Stable company with growth opportunities. Hamilton Telecommunications is a diversified communications and technology service provider based in Aurora, NE. Founded in 1901, Hamilton Telecommunications encompasses nine primary company divisions that allow Hamilton to operate on a local, regional and national basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr