Payroll & Benefits Specialist

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the payroll, benefits, and other related employee programs for JKL Associates Inc.
, a division of PUSH Inc.
based out of Billings, Montana.
Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks related to overall administration, compliance, education, and accuracy of payroll and benefits.
*PUSH Inc.
is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI.
who has been providing telecom infrastructure to connect people globally for 50 years through its dedicated team members who have integrity and continually strive for excellence.
* *Duties and Responsibilities:* * Responsible for overall timely and accurate payroll and benefits processing and compliance for JKL Associates, Inc.
* Responsible for administering the 401K plan and related activities such as collecting documentation for hardship and other disbursements, ensuring employees are automatically enrolled when eligible, maintaining records of enrollments, participant changes, preparing all year-end testing documents and working directly with third party resources.
* Responsible for enrolling and terminating benefits in an efficient and timely manner.
* Responsible for assisting with both internal audits and implementing corrective action to ensure compliance for payroll and benefits such as 401k plan and HSA funding.
* Participate in research and comply with all laws applicable to payroll including federal, state and local tax laws, garnishments and wage assignments; and laws issued by the Department of Labor.
* Ensure government payments and payroll tax filings are disbursed timely and accurately.
Establish state unemployment accounts and state withholding accounts for new or previously closed accounts.
* Responsible for assisting with the quarterly and year-end reporting requirements / filings regarding benefits and payroll.
* Responsible for utilizing payroll and benefits system(s) to their full capabilities for process optimization and reduction of non-value-added time, in addition to training and educating all employees on functionality.
* Participate in annual audits associated with the payroll function such as 401k and Unemployment Compensation.
* Responsible for Prevailing Wage reporting.
* Completes requests for verification of employment and earnings as it relates to payroll and benefits.
* Assists with company wide training and education regarding benefits, roll out and enrollment processes, etc.
* Responsible for assisting with the following compliance submissions: * 5500 reporting * SARs reporting (Summary Annual Reporting for ERISA Plans …401k, Sec 125) * Medicare notifications * EEO reporting * ACA tracking and reporting * Review and approve benefit vendor invoices.
* Responsible for the COBRA process administration and compliance.
* Track employee deductions compared to total premiums and adjusted deductions accordingly.
* Perform various data analysis and reports to assist in improving the organization.
* Perform new hire orientation.
* Provides training and education to field personnel and managers to improve time reporting processes for payroll and benefits.
* Act as Payroll & Benefits backup for other PUSH owned companies and divisions, as assigned.
* Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate and consistent data.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*Education and/or Experience:* * *Education:* Associate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
* *Work Experience:* Three years of payroll, benefit, or accounting experience working with multi-jurisdictions/multi states is preferred.
* *Industry Knowledge: *Prior experience with construction industry, prevailing wage, and seasonal work desired.
*Requirements:* * Previous experience as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, Accounting Specialist, or similar role.
* Strong knowledge of benefit, payroll, and multi-state tax reporting.
* Strong knowledge of benefit administration, compliance, and reporting.
* ADP and/or similar payroll & timekeeping system proficiency.
* Proven experience in federal and state wage and hour laws including payroll, taxes, withholding, deductions, garnishments, and benefit reporting.
* Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency (excel, word, Google sheets etc.
) * Ability to maintain privacy (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
* Ability to work with employees at all levels.
* Ability to handle stressful situations and workloads.
* Ability to multitask efficiently.
*Benefits of Joining the PUSH Team:* * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability * Free Teladoc, No-Cost Care Options * Competitive pay, weekly checks * 401K with Company Match up to 3% * Paid PTO and Holidays * Bonus Potential * Training & Advancement Opportunities * Apprenticeship Opportunities * In-house CDL Program * Referral Bonus Program _*Push, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOC/M/F/D/V)*_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Office Ability to Relocate: * Rice Lake, WI 54868: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person