Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Come join UMH Properties, Inc. and make a difference!

UMH Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:UMH) with over 50 years in the manufactured housing industry. As a company that provides high-quality affordable homes and well-cared for communities in eleven states, we know that our company is only as strong as our people. That is why we provide stable and long lasting careers, with extensive training and opportunities for growth.

We are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Adminstrator for our Corporate Office in Freehold, NJ.

Job Summary:

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator will process weekly payroll and manage the administrative requirements for all group health and voluntary benefits.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the HRIS/payroll system; information may include sensitive employee data, hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, department codes, pay allocations, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures accurate processing of weekly, multi-state, payroll for 500+ employees including deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply wage and hour laws, payroll, tax and employment laws where necessary.
• Runs periodic payroll reports for purposes of weekly pay processing, data reconciliation, internal and external audits.
• Completes onboardings and terminations in HRIS/Payroll system
• Manages garnishments, support orders, liens and other required withholdings.
• Periodically audits HRIS/Payroll data fields and ensures all employee employment profile fields are accurate and current.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

Benefits Administration

• Work with insurance broker to monitor data feeds between HRIS/Payroll and insurance carriers. Confirm onboarding and terminations are being handled properly in the system.
• Manage enrollments and coverage changes for employees and their dependents
• Manage coverage terminations and COBRA compliance
• Complies with all Aspects of ACA. Manages annual compliance requirements and filings through ADP.
• Review monthly insurance invoices and reconcile with payroll deductions, new hires, terminations and other adjustments. Coordinate with accounting on timely payment of invoices.
• Participate in meetings regarding benefit renewals and changes. Coordinate Open Enrollment and act as main point of contact for all employee benefit questions
• Manage the Employee Assistance Program benefit offerings and communicate with employees regarding available resources through this program
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Prioritize discretion and integrity in all job duties to gain and maintain employee’s trust and protect sensitive data across all platforms and communications
• Exhibit patience and allocate the proper time to each task to uphold accuracy and compliance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with ADP Workforce Now, Google suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn new HRIS, benefits or payroll software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience completing full-cycle payroll for 500 plus employees.

Physical requirements of the job

• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, mouse and phone during the workday.
• No heavy lifting is required. 

Work Environment

• Working indoors in an office environment

Travel 

• Occasional car or air travel may be required to attend local or long-distance meetings, trainings or when visiting other communities.

Work Schedule

• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with an unpaid lunch break each day, equaling 35 working hours per week. 
• In-person attendance is an essential function of this position.

Job classification

• This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act

UMH offers employees a range of benefits:

• Competitive wages with options for annual bonuses and pay increases
• Sales positions include the option to earn commission
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefit plans: Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

UMH Properties, Inc. will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with human resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions.

UMH Properties, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Candidates please note: You will receive emails regarding the status of your application. Some are autogenerated updates while others are correspondence from our HR team or the hiring manager directly. In some instances, these emails may go to your email SPAM folder. Be sure to check that folder regularly.