Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Process all aspects of payroll using UKG, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay and benefits on a semi-monthly basis.• · Generate GL and financial reports at the end of each month.• · Prepare payroll account and GL reconciliation with 941’s (quarterly) and W-2’s (annually).• · Ensure accurate entry of new hires, insurance premiums, and rate changes into the payroll system.Benefits and Total Rewards (25%)• · Develop, implement, and administer benefit and compensation programs, ensuring the company's total rewards package remains competitive.• · Administer Comstock’s benefits program such as health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), leave of absence, disability.• · Oversee benefit enrollment/changes and COBRA administration while monitoring payroll deductions.• · Manage and reconcile all benefit and payroll invoices, reviewing and auditing them monthly.• · Maintain and update benefits platform, related documents, and benefit links/documentation on the company network. Assist with annual open enrollment, including communication materials, benefit rate analysis, vendor relations, and enrollment processing. Ensure benefit compliance, including accurate filing of 5500s, ACA reports, and OSHA reports.• · Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including COBRA and ERISA• · Administer the 401(k) Program, including deferral and loan changes, plan setup, and interface, as well as 403(b) loan and hardship withdrawal applications.• · Administer the Wellness Program including planning and implementing events.• · Conduct job analysis and market analysis to benchmark compensation levels and benefits against industry standards.• · Manage leave of absence process, including administration of leave requests, such as FMLA, ADA, and Worker's Compensation, ensuring regulatory compliance.• · Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and payroll in a timely and professional manner.HR Operations and Compliance (15%)• · Assist the Talent Acquisition team by supporting candidate screening processes, background checks, interviews and negotiations.• · Process employee onboarding and facilitate new hire orientation.• · Administer Rewards and Recognition Program• · Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.• · Manage company’s application for best workplace awards.• · Respond to complex HR-related inquiries and provide guidance to employees and managers as needed.• · Assist with employee relation cases.• · Owner of all leave administration, including FMLA and ADA claims.• · Evaluate and suggest improvements for HR policies, procedures, and programs based on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources.• · Support employee performance management processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, and disciplinary actions.• · Ensure HR compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and implementing necessary changes or recommendations.• · Continually identify and implement improvements for all processes/programs outlined in this position description, with a focus on enhancing process effectiveness and efficiency, streamlining operations, and adapting to changing organizational needs.