Payroll and Benefits Administrator - Creative Financial Staffing

CFS has partnered with a growing company in Portage that's looking to hire a Payroll and Benefits Administrator. This company is in the transportation industry and they have been in business for over 70 years.

Why this company?

• They hire for the long term and they invest in your success
• They offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays and 401k with company matching and additional company contributions
• Great compensation
• Low employee turnover rate
• Summer Hours (1/2 days on Friday)

• Process bi-weekly employee payroll for both union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy within established deadlines; process associated billing and payments
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information with assistance from Human Resources
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Coordinate and process year-end taxable benefits
• Update procedures and prepare special reports for management
• Benefits reconciliation for payment (401k, FSA, etc.)
• Insurance reconciliation for payment (includes medical/dental/vision, group term life, LTD, workers’ compensation)
• Assist with internal controls and auditing as requested by the Controls Advisor

• Associates degree in Accounting, Business, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience; CPP certification a plus
• Requires critical thinking skills, ability to assimilate information, compile and prepare reports often including conclusions and recommendations for solutions and process improvements on various administrative issues
• Math/accounting aptitude
• Knowledge of payroll and labor laws
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records
• Accurate data entry skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Payroll Software