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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Robert Half • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • Posted 21 days ago

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We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage the payroll and benefits processes, maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, and collaborate closely with managers. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, managing benefits, assisting in onboarding, handling terminations, and conducting reporting related to payroll and benefits. The position offers defined growth to a manager level within the next year.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the processing of regular and bonus payrolls for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate deductions and withholdings.
  • Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate and timely timesheet entries.
  • Handle the reconciliation of general ledger payroll liability accounts and monthly insurance invoices.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the company's employee benefit plans and manage related tasks.
  • Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, including data entry into the company's HRIS.
  • Manage the termination process, ensuring all necessary steps are taken and records are updated in the HRIS.
  • Handle employee data changes in the company's HRIS.
  • Conduct regular, quarterly, and yearly reporting related to payroll and benefits.
  • Manage the entry of employee sales into payroll.
  • Ensure regular and predictable attendance is maintained.

Qualifications

Required

  • Proficiency in Full Cycle Payroll administration
  • Extensive knowledge of Garnishments
  • Ability to manage Benefits Payroll
  • Experience in Benefits Administration
  • Proficiency in HRIS - Human Resources Info Systems
  • Understanding of Payroll - Garnishments
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems quickly
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently
  • Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

Description

We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our client's team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the payroll and benefits processes, working closely with managers, and maintaining accurate employee records in our Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the processing of regular and bonus payrolls for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate deductions and withholdings.

- Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate and timely timesheet entries.

- Handle the reconciliation of general ledger payroll liability accounts and monthly insurance invoices.

- Develop a thorough understanding of the company's employee benefit plans and manage related tasks.

- Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, including data entry into the company's HRIS.

- Manage the termination process, ensuring all necessary steps are taken and records are updated in the HRIS.

- Handle employee data changes in the company's HRIS.

- Conduct regular, quarterly, and yearly reporting related to payroll and benefits.

- Manage the entry of employee sales into payroll.

- Ensure regular and predictable attendance is maintained.

Skills:

- Experience in Full Cycle Payroll

- Knowledge of Garnishments and Payroll - Garnishments

- Proficiency in Benefits Payroll and Benefits Administration

- Familiarity with HRIS - Human Resources Info Systems.

Our client enjoys great tenure with thier team and this role has defined growth to a manager level position within the next year. For confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half Finance and Accounting!

Requirements

- Proficiency in Full Cycle Payroll administration

- Extensive knowledge of Garnishments

- Ability to manage Benefits Payroll

- Experience in Benefits Administration

- Proficiency in HRIS - Human Resources Info Systems

- Understanding of Payroll - Garnishments

- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

- Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems quickly

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently

- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience preferred but not required

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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