Payroll & Benefits Manager

Newport Beach, California

Picerne Group
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The Payroll & Benefits Manager processes payroll, administers benefits, assists with new hire process, and creates efficiencies in the Company. As an individual contributor, the Payroll & Benefits Manager must be hands-on, adapt quickly to change, and with ability to work well in a fast-paced dynamic environment.


The Payroll & Benefits Manager, as with all members of The Picerne Group, is expected to conduct himself/herself in a manner which demonstrates initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercises confidentiality in the appropriate areas of his/her performance.


Responsibilities:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll using Paycom payroll system
  • Review, analyze and verify timecards, payroll reports and documents for accuracy. Make necessary adjustments or corrections through established procedures.
  • Interface with payroll provider as required to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll
  • Answer employee questions related to pay and benefits deductions and resolve any issues
  • Troubleshoot employee problems with errors in timecards and labor reports
  • Update, track, and audit PTO report (allowed/taken) in Paycom system
  • Prepare annual workers compensation audit
  • Enter annual pay changes, or as needed, in Paycom system
  • Generate and prepare various payroll reports as necessary
  • Fill out wage/employment verifications as needed
  • Assist with new hire process
  • Ensure new hires are enrolled in benefits plans on a timely basis; follow up as needed
  • Maintain database to ensure benefit additions, changes and terminations are processed by insurance carriers
  • Submit bi-weekly 401(k) ER/EE contributions to 401(k) service provider
  • Submit bi-weekly HSA employee contributions
  • Enroll and monitor the maintenance of COBRA processing
  • Prepare quarterly and year-end benefits reports and filings (401(k), 5500's, non-discrimination testing, ERISA compliance, census reporting, etc.)
  • Ensure timely delivery of annual W2's and required State and Federal tax reporting
  • Reconcile insurance provider invoices (medical, dental, vision, disability) for accuracy
  • Report billing errors to provider and track receipt of any billing credits
  • Ensure correct benefits deductions from payroll
  • Report salary adjustments to providers as required
  • Submit health insurance payment to Accounting for processing
  • Respond to benefit inquiries to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution
  • Responsible for annual benefit open enrollment including coordinating with brokers, preparing documents, and answering questions from the employees
  • Compile health benefit broker information, including bids from alternative health care providers when applicable
  • Maintain personnel, I-9, medical and HIPPA files
  • Provide HR system support by designing and developing reports to aid in the statistical reporting needs of management
  • Prepare termination packets
  • Administer FMLA and other leaves
  • Coordinate background checks on potential candidates
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly HR reports as necessary
  • Prepare, complete and answer questions and/or requests by EDD and other governmental agencies
  • Prepare year-end compensation & bonus worksheet
  • Maintain confidentiality of and ensure security of personnel and company data
  • Ensure proper retention and destruction of confidential information
  • Perform special projects as requested by management

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience in using an automated payroll process system - Paycom preferred
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and professionally handle sensitive situations
  • Detail oriented, self-starter, conscientious
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Skilled in accurately maintaining a large volume of information
  • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience
  • College degree preferred
Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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