Payroll/Benefits Specialist Job in Chicago 60601, Illinois US

Envestnet (NYSE:ENV) is a leading independent provider of technology-enabled investment and practice management solutions to financial advisors who are independent, as well as those who are associated with small or mid-sized financial advisory firms and larger financial institutions. Envestnet's technology is focused on addressing financial advisors' front-, middle- and back-office needs. Envestnet is headquartered in Chicago.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.

POSITION: Payroll/Benefits Specialist
LOCATION: Chicago, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers all aspects of multi-state, semi-monthly payroll
• Administers all monthly, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including regulatory reporting
• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Ensures accurate payroll interfacing with 401(k), accounting, and benefits processes
• Administers time and attendance programs
• Maintains HRIS employee records and serves as subject matter-expert on HR systems.
• Manages employee benefit enrollment activities
• Acts as liaison between employees and benefit carriers as needed
• Evaluates and is subject matter expert on employee health welfare benefits plans
• Administers leaves of absence programs
• Fosters effective employee communication across the organization
• Administers various programs to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations
• Develops ad hoc reports as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in processing multi-state payrolls
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices
• Experience in HRIS administration - UltiPro experience strongly preferred
• Experience in day-to-day administration of wide-variety of employee benefit plans
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll and HR regulations (DOL, ERISA, etc.)
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Organized, extremely detail-minded
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Utmost integrity and adherence to confidentiality is the mainstay of this position
• Ability to work independently
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Envestnet Asset Management is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that all employment-related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability (unrelated to the ability to perform job duties) veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.