Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Maryland, Columbia FREQUENTIS USA, Inc. From now on Full time : Share: Share

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Job Introduction Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world. With over 75 years of experience, Frequentis understands controllers in safety critical situations encounter new challenges daily. Our mission is to develop and market highly reliable, optimized, custom-tailored, and user centric communication and information systems for mission critical solutions. As an industry leader in voice communication data information systems, we create a safer world through integration, digitalization, and automation while maintaining world class safety standards. We proudly serve many U.S. government agencies including the FAA, DoD, and NASA. Safety as our number one priority pushes us to constantly learn about the ever-changing needs in safety critical environments to deliver innovative solutions. Key Tasks ? Process semimonthly payroll for 2 companies, 130+ employees total (hourly non-exempt and salaried exempt) in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. ? Process employee changes. ? Verify timesheets, overtime, and PTO; ensure accuracy of employee data ? Creates pay data batches in automated payroll system and verifies payroll correctness and distributes pay vouchers. ? Transfers timesheet data to SAP. ? Processes garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, quarterly/annual tax verifications and workers compensation reports. ? Updates general ledger with payroll gross to net detail semimonthly. ? Maintain leave accruals (holiday, sick, vacation) and calculate vacation liability each quarter. ? Performs year end responsibilities to include vehicle expenses, group term life, moving expenses, other taxable fringe benefits and W2 verification/distribution, adjusting journal entries and schedules for external auditors. ? Administers health, welfare and 401k retirement plans including enrollment and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll, insurance and retirement plan providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions. Serves as COBRA administrator for the Company. ? Reviews monthly billings for accuracy, codes and submits to accounting for payment. Resolves discrepancies with carriers. Completes reports for insurance broker and management as requested. ? Coordinates with insurance companies to resolve employee insurance issues. ? Assist in annual open enrollment period during the 4th quarter of each year. Includes planning and coordinating with insurance broker the open enrollment meeting, sending invitations to employees, distribution of materials, communicating changes to employees /answering questions. Process changes within deadlines. ? Serve as contact in the benefit audit process. ? Administer training program in SAP for employees
Key Qualifications ? An associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, accounting or related fields. ? 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration. ? Experience in using HRISs: Experience using ADP a plus. ? Experience processing Certified Payroll. ? High level of accuracy and attention to detail. ? Computer skills to include data entry, Word and Excel. ? Ability to interact and communicate with all levels within the organization. Provide excellent customer service. ? Strong initiative, ability to anticipate issues proactively.High level of integrity
Our Values Frequentis USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, re