Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Contract) Remote

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Contract) Remote 

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Company Overview 

S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we’ve provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, corporate swag, school & team apparel, theme park gift shops and any other use case for customized apparel.

Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around, while maintaining just-in-time fulfillment for our customers. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers—that’s 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space—and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.

We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Hanes, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. 

We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believes S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.

About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. CD&R is a private investment firm that focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.

Overview: S&S Activewear is looking for a skilled Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. In this dual role, you will provide prompt and accurate guidance on payroll processing and compliance while administering employee benefits programs. Your expertise will enhance our business operations, foster client retention, and support employee engagement.

Position Details:

• Salary position - based upon experience & skill level

• Contract term - Up to 1 year 

• Standard work hours: Mon-Fri 

• Location: Onsite – Remote 

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Accurately process bi-weekly and ad hoc payroll for employees using payroll software, calculating wages, deductions, and withholdings for retroactive pay, unpaid leave, and other salary modifications in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Compensation Adjustments: Manage total compensation adjustments for new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee changes, while reviewing and reconciling payroll data such as timesheets, bonuses, and commissions.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Stay current with payroll laws, regulations, and best practices, ensuring compliance with all requirements, and partnering with HR to ensure data accuracy.
• Employee Support: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, including pay discrepancies, tax withholding changes, and benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.
• Reporting and Auditing: Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management, aid in payroll system initiatives, and assist in conducting regular audits of payroll and benefits data.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave of absence, serving as the primary contact for benefit inquiries and issue resolution.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of employee benefit elections, changes, and eligibility using HRIS or designated software, ensuring compliance with regulations like ACA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Coordination with Providers: Coordinate with benefit providers and third-party administrators to resolve issues and ensure smooth administration of benefits programs. 

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus