Payroll / Benefits Specialist

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer the payroll and benefits functions within the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities :

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salary employees. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission.
• Update and maintain databases for payroll, time and attendance, and benefits administration.
• Process accurate and timely court orders, 401(k) deposits, tax information, and year end reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs that include : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending, and COBRA. Assist employees in resolving benefits issues with carriers.
• Implement and manage open enrollment in the payroll system on an annual basis.
• Serve as the Plan Administrator for the 401(k) and frozen Pension plans. This includes : assisting plan participants with questions; processing new hires, retirement pension applications, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, and loans; distributing participant communications and required notices; preparing, submitting, and filling yearly reports for calculation of 5500 forms.
• Coordinate short and long-term disability claims and FMLA documentation. Manage all administrative aspects of leave. This includes : tracking hours used / taken, claim approval / denial, return to work procedure, and payroll adjustments.
• Process workers’ compensation events. Work with the Managed Care Organization (MCO), Third Party Administrator (TPA), and legal on claims and proper procedures for and return to work.
• Manage and maintain compliance documentation relating to payroll, benefits, 401(k), FMLA, workers’ compensation, etc. Prepare and assist with audits by agency and corporate appointed auditors.
• Determine eligibility and distribute Employee Service Awards.
• Work with the Accounting Department on various reports for budgeting, insurance, and other information as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by manager.

Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer

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