Payroll and Benefits Administrator role at Group Jazz
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PMP is seeking a motivated, detailed, communicative, and personable professional to join our team as Payroll and Benefits Administrator .
Who We Are
PMP is an industry leading Association management firm providing extraordinary services to common interest developments throughout Southern California, Arizona, Utah, Texas and Colorado.
Description
PMP is seeking a motivated, detailed, communicative, and personable professional to join our team as Payroll and Benefits Administrator . PMP delivers a boutique-style level of service only a local management partner can, with the depth and breadth of support and training only seen at much larger management firms.
Who Were Looking For
PMP is looking for energetic, passionate, personable, and detail-oriented professionals to join our growing team. The right candidate will embrace change, celebrate innovation, and have an unwavering passion for providing extraordinary customer service to our valuable clients.
Position Description
We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and compliance-minded Payroll and Benefits Administrator to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration and provide operation HR support for our 300+ multi-state employees.
Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including regular earnings, commissions, bonuses, and ad-hoc off-cycle payments
- Review employee time punches for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and process necessary corrections
- Provide timekeeping support to employees and managers, including troubleshooting time clock issues and assisting with time entry questions
- Manage payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and pensions, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Ensure payroll is compliant with wage and hour laws, including state weighted overtime rules and meal / rest period premiums
- Confirm the accuracy of commission, and bonus calculations in coordination with division managers
- Prepare final paychecks, including unused time off balance payouts, in coordination with Human Resources
- Register and maintain state unemployment insurance (SUI) accounts across multiple states, ensuring accurate setup and compliance with state-specific requirements
- Generate payroll reports for earnings, taxes, and deductions to support financial audits and internal reviews
Compliance & Reporting
Stay informed on federal and California payroll and benefits regulations, applying changes proactivelyEnsure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including timely submission of required forms and reportsConduct regular audits of payroll throughout the year to confirm pay accuracy, identify discrepancies, and ensure full compliance with applicable wage laws and pay standardsSubmit EEO-1 reporting and other required workforce filingsMaintain organized, audit-ready documentation for internal and external compliance reviewsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in payroll and benefits laws to ensure ongoing complianceSystem Integrations & Technical Support
Troubleshoot integration issues with Paylocity, Bswift, and third-party carriers or vendorsCollaborate with vendors to resolve issues and enhance payroll / benefits system functionalitiesPlay a key role in any future payroll system transition, ensuring data integrity, system configuration, and a smooth go-live processAssist with system testing, validation, and user support during changes or upgradesBenefits Administration
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)Coordinate open enrollment, new hire enrollments, and qualifying life eventsPartner with brokers and carriers to resolve employee coverage issues and ensure accurate plan administrationReconcile monthly benefits invoices, identify and apply credits, and ensure timely paymentOversee COBRA administration in partnership with our third-party vendor, ensuring timely notifications and compliance with continuation coverage lawsSupport HSA and FSA administration by resolving employee issues, verifying enrollment updates, and escalating discrepancies with vendors as neededAssist with benefits-related accounting tasks, such as reconciling benefit accounts and preparing documentation for auditsTrack benefit eligibility and enrollment changes within the HRISMaintain compliance with all required notices and communications (COBRA, ACA, 401(k), etc.)HR Generalist Responsibilities
Time Off & Leave of Absence
Process leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL), including documentation and return-to-work coordinationTrack and report on leave utilization and compliance metricsMaintain leave documentation in accordance with retention requirementsAssist with ad-hoc quarterly or annual projects aimed at building and aligning People Operations with company business objectivesSupport implementation of HR initiatives that drive business resultsContribute to process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and employee experienceParticipate in cross-functional projects that support company growth and scalabilityGenerate standard and ad-hoc reports to support HR data requests and business decisionsQualifications
Bachelors degree : Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting / Finance, or related field (preferred)3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration with HR operations exposure, preferably in a mid-size company (250500 employees)Hands-on experience with Paylocity or similar platforms (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Paycom), including benefits integrations such as BswiftStrong knowledge of California wage and hour laws (weighted overtime, final pay, meal / rest premiums) and experience handling payroll complianceExperience with HRIS data management, compliance and reportingKnowledge of leave of absence administration (FMLA, CFRA, PDL) and compliance requirementsSkilled in processing payroll involving commissions, bonuses, garnishments, and off-cycle paymentsProficient in troubleshooting payroll / HRIS issues, collaborating with vendors, and optimizing system functionalityWorking knowledge of benefits administration, including 401(k), open enrollment, COBRA, and carrier coordinationDetail-oriented and analytical, with a proactive approach to spotting discrepancies and resolving compliance issuesStrong communicator with sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee mattersHighly organized, self-directed, and deadline-driven in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentProficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Preferred Skills
PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, or working toward certificationIntermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)Experience working in multi-state environments, especially high-growth or rapidly scaling organizationsPrior experience with ACA reporting, 401(k) audits, and benefit carrier coordinationRequirements
Must be proficient in PaylocityHybrid role with the flexibility to work out of our Orange County or Valencia office#J-18808-Ljbffr