Epicor Payroll & Benefits Specialist Job in Brooklyn Park 55428, Minnesota US
The Payroll Benefits Specialist is responsible for processing the weekly payroll through Epicor for approximately 300 employees in multiple locations. This role is responsible for evaluating services, coverage and options of company's benefit programs through benefit broker and/or investment companies.
The ideal candidate will have had experience in a manufacturing Finance/Accounting department with exposure to cost accounting.
Major responsiblities include:
1. Leads processing of weekly payroll for multi-company codes, off-cycle bonus and commission payrolls, manual checks.
2. Manages, evaluates, modifies, and administers benefit programs to ensure they are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
3. Communicates benefit information to employees and vendors, claims resolution, and change reporting. Leads the annual open enrollment period.
4. Enters data for new hires, terminations, changes, garnishments, benefit accruals, time attendance.
5. Audits monthly premium statements for all insurance policies. Resolves administration problems with carrier representatives.
6. Handles employee, HR and vendor inquiries/issues for payroll and benefits questions via phone, email, written and verbal communication.
7. Maintains data integrity in systems and makes recommendations for changes/improvements.
8. Compiles statistical reports concerning employment related data such as new hires, transfers, termination rates and training.
9. Manages and maintains existing HRIS system. Identifies overall need of HRIS system.
10. Manages recognition programs.