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Position Summary

The HR Associate III (Payroll & Benefits) supports the administration of payroll and employee benefits programs by processing payroll transactions, maintaining employee records, responding to employee inquiries, and assisting with day-to-day benefits administration. Working within established procedures and guidelines, this role helps ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits activities while maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and a high level of customer service.

The HR Associate III collaborates with employees, managers, vendors, Finance, and Human Resources team members to support payroll and benefits operations, resolve routine issues, and contribute to an efficient and positive employee experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll Administration (Primary Responsibility)

Process the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution for all employee groups.
Administer payroll-related employee transactions, including hires, terminations, pay changes, transfers, promotions, and leave-related payroll adjustments, in accordance with established procedures.
Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, balancing activities, and payroll controls.
Review and administer timekeeping records, identify discrepancies, and escalate or assist in resolving payroll errors, as appropriate.
Follow established payroll procedures and support compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain payroll reports, support year-end activities, and assist with audit documentation.
Maintain payroll records, procedures, and documentation in accordance with established guidelines.
Coordinate with Finance, HR and other stakeholders to support payroll accuracy and compliance.
Provide input on payroll process improvements and assist with implementation of approved changes.

Benefits Administration Support (Secondary Responsibility)

Administer routine benefits activities, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, eligibility updates, and terminations, in accordance with established procedures.
Respond to routine employee benefits questions and provide day-to-day support regarding benefit programs, enrollment processes, and eligibility requirements.
Coordinate benefit deductions and conduct regular payroll-to-benefit reconciliation reviews.
Support open enrollment administration, employee communications, and enrollment processing activities.
Assist with vendor file audits, carrier updates, and benefits reporting activities.
Escalate complex benefit issues, leave matters, accommodation requests, and policy questions to the Benefits & Leave Manager.
Maintain accurate employee benefit records and support benefits data integrity within HR systems.

Operational Support

Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS, payroll, and benefit systems, ensuring timely processing of employee changes.
Maintain confidentiality of payroll, benefits, and employee information.
Prepare reporting, maintain process documentation, and assist with departmental process improvement initiatives.
Cross-train with HR Operations team members, provide backup support, and assist with administrative and operational activities as needed.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
One or more years of experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, human resources, or a related HR operations function.