Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Freedom Solar Power is looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a background in payroll processing for multistate weekly payroll deadlines for a midsize or bigger company. In addition to payroll, this position will be responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and 401(k) plan. Working alongside the Payroll Director, you must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to work in a fast-paced work environment. This position will work on-site out of our Austin, TX Headquarters (78744).

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Review, edit, and approve employees’ timekeeping through ADP before processing payroll
• Follow up with employees/managers for missed punches to ensure appropriate allocation of labor
• Gather and enter payroll data and timesheets promptly which will be reported to the Payroll Team
• Work with company database systems to prepare and submit weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
• Research discrepancies, audit, and work with project teams to resolve issues before payroll
• Receive, enter, answer, and maintain garnishments by federal and state requirements
• Work directly with employees to answer questions regarding their benefits and total rewards
• Support the team with the administration of open enrollment (annually in January), wellness fairs, and other benefit-related events
• Open enrollment meeting, termination, and changes in benefits portal for participants in all benefit plans
• Monitor staff members’ eligibility for benefits programs, particularly as employment status changes
• Process, document, review, and qualify leaves of absence requests company-wide (medical, work-related, personal)
• Serve as liaison between HR/payroll and third-party administrators for processing of disability requests
• Function as liaison with a third-party vendor for COBRA and mandatory notifications
• Stays abreast of changes in existing laws, rules, regulations, and best practices applicable to employee benefits and leave
• Manage and facilitate FMLA & NON-FMLA, as well as other leaves as applicable to the company policy and relevant laws

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years related payroll and benefits experience
• Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of employee benefits and laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace
• Prior administrative experience is strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, 3+ years experience in an office environment, HR and/or benefits administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently under general direction
• Proficient knowledge of Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Process and detail-oriented; great team player
• Great Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work with diverse and strong personalities to drive results in a fast-paced environment

Freedom Solar Power recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:

• W-2 Employment Status
• Weekly Pay Dates!
• Company Healthcare (including dental and vision)
• 401K w/ Employer Matching
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 10+ Paid Holidays
• Team Building!
• Upward mobility!

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