Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Payroll Administrator to work for a great organization in the Nassau County, NY area.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified candidate who is eager to continue learning payroll, benefits and growing your career!

There is great training and learning potential!!

This is a hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Key Job Responsibilities
Payroll Administration:

• Support biweekly payroll processing, audits, and reconciliations to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll tax, workers' compensation, unemployment, and 401(k) reporting requirements.
• Assist with payroll funding, reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting activities.
• Respond to wage verification requests and employee payroll inquiries.

Benefits Administration:

• Support the administration of employee benefit programs, including enrollments, billing, funding, and reconciliations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefit-related transactions.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits activity related to employee leaves of absence.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans and programs.

HR Operations & Administration:

• Support onboarding activities and communicate payroll and benefits information to new hires.
• Serve as a primary contact for payroll, timekeeping, absence management, and benefits inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee data and process HR transactions in Workday.
• Assist with vendor setup, invoice processing, and other HR operational activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a technology-enabled HR function.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Hands on working knowledge supporting payroll processing. (6 month to a year+)
• Experience with Workday, ADP, or other HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Salary -60-70K (depending on experience).

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

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