Benefits & Payroll Specialist - Job ID 174295
HybridHagerstown, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Process and administer the company's payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees while monitoring timekeeping and attendance. Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans, by assisting with enrollment, changes, claims, and open enrollment coordination. Maintain the HRIS platform and verify benefits data to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Prepare payroll and benefits reports for management, handle employee inquiries regarding discrepancies, and assist in budget preparation and financial planning. Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and complete ad hoc projects as assigned by the Human Resources Director. This role supports the mission to democratize cannabis by managing payroll and benefits for our East Coast manufacturing team.
Required Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- Pass a Federal and State criminal history background check
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in maintaining and updating payroll software and HRIS systems
- Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations
- Technology savvy, with extensive experience in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Good understanding and experience with HR tools such as ATS and HRIS
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A working knowledge of employment law and legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to foster collaboration, be a team player, though also independent and self-motivated
- Coachable and can take full ownership of personal development, regularly soliciting feedback from teammates including those supervising, colleagues, and supervisor/s
- Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment
- Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure
- Strong work ethic, integrity and desire to be accountable, transparent and proactive
- Willing and able to be on site from time to time
- Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions
- While performing the duties of this position, you will be regularly asked to talk or hear
- You will frequently use your hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Occasionally, you will need to stand/walk/sit, and reach with hands and arms
- You will be asked to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
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