Work Location:Chicago, IL - In person
Job Summary:The Payroll/Benefits Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions and benefits, ensuring pay and benefits are processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Oversees the daily workflow of the department
Duties/Responsibilities:Payroll- Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions for all properties
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates for all employees
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors (401k, Union, etc.)
- Balance payroll
- Payroll property invoices
- ADP Fees
- Process employee rent deductions
Benefits- Assist with all employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, ancillary benefits, life insurance, accident and disability insurance, COBRA, flexible spending programs, and 401(k) plan
- Assist with benefit administration to include activation and termination in various third-party systems
- Serves as the subject matter expert for processes, administers, and tracks all employee FMLA, workers' compensation, and/or other similar leaves or absence while ensuring compliance with applicable law and Company policy
- Verifies the accuracy of monthly employee benefits' premiums and maintains data to track, verify and analyze employee benefits-related costs and claim activities
- Prepares all benefit invoices for payment processing monthly
- Manage annual catch-up contribution enrollment
Required Skills/Abilities- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
- Experience with payroll in a multi-union environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Minimum 3 years ADP Workforce Now experience
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, related field or applicable work experience required.
