Description:
Halo is looking for a Payroll/Benefits/HR Specialist to join our team! This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for employee benefits and is experienced working in ADP. You will play an important role in our HR function; not only managing employee benefits and payroll for ~100 employees, but also acting as a key resource to employees. Collaborating with the HR team and others, you will also help manage programs to support Halo's culture.
Responsibilities
- Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, 401k plan, and other statutory and voluntary benefits.
- Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS system (ADP) and ensure accuracy in provider portals. Ensure accuracy in connections between ADP and providers.
- Collaborate with external benefit partners to ensure ongoing success in our programs.
- Manage annual benefits enrollment.
- Proactively research changes in the external benefits and wellness market to ensure Halo provides competitive plans.
- Manage Halo’s payroll processing in ADP, both ongoing payroll and year-end processes
- Maintain accurate employee records in Halo’s HRIS/payroll system.
- Ensure ACA reporting is accurate, upkeep employee eligibility throughout the year.
- Handle payroll tax filings, coordinating with state and federal agencies and Halo's accounting team as needed.
- Manage new hire/onboarding program to help new employees as they start their journey with Halo.
- Recommend and implement programs and events to help support and enhance Halo's culture, providing regular opportunities for employees to connect and have fun.
Qualifications for the role:
- Ideal candidate has 2 years’ experience within HR, with a focus on payroll and/or benefits.
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and procedures, with prior experience managing payroll and benefits in ADP.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
- Strong communication skills to effectively support employees.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, exercising appropriate judgment to escalate as needed.
- Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies or errors, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.