Benefits Administrator jobs in Iowa

ePATHUSA is seeking a P ayroll & Benefits Administrator to be responsible for payroll and benefits administration, timesheet validation, employee recognition programs, and overall knowledge of all human resource functions. Promotes and maintains the ePATHUSA’s mission, values and culture. Provides exceptional communication and service to employees. Sets the example of an engaged employee and supports employee engagement throughout the organization.

1) Payroll Administration
a) Payroll expertise. Makes recommendations for payroll related policies. Provides training as needed (i.e. Managers, staff) to ensure compliance and full utilization of tools.
b) Responsible for timely, accurately and compliantly processing the ePATHUSA's bi-weekly payroll. Audit and process payroll documents. Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.
c) Processes employee Time & Attendance data to payroll and reconcile variances. Approve and release time in the time system.
d) Prepares and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality.
e) Maintains vacation and sick time records.
f) Develops in depth understanding of payroll software and HRIS. Create reports on demand.
g) Assists employees in registering for or resetting access to online portal.
h) Responsible for month-end duties including approving HR related invoices and ensuring timely payment, submitting payroll accrual (with management approval) and general ledger reconciliation.

2) Benefits Administration
a) As the Employee Benefits expert, administers all employee & volunteer benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, retirement programs (Defined Contribution 401(k) & 401(a) Benefit Plans). Responsible for: Employee On-boarding: Provide benefit presentation for all new hires during the onboarding process. Distributes enrollment materials and determines eligibility. Employee Service: Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Responds to benefits inquiries on plan provisions, benefits enrollments and status changes. Vendor Management: Works with HR benefit partners for escalated support needs, including but not limited to: plan design, claims administration and appeals, COBRA, retirement administration, and HRIS data integrity. Plan Design: Works with brokers to conduct annual benefits review. Conducts research, analyzes plan options, conducts cost analysis and makes recommendations to management. Develops census data and solicits quotes. Develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to company and employee. Data Integrity: Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Updates HRIS database with new and changing information; ensures accuracy and integrity of information. Responsible for employee benefit file maintenance and storage retention requirements. Employee Leaves: Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities. Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA. Makes recommendations to employee leave policies. Employee Termination: Properly record, track and administer the steps needed to comply with COBRA law and appropriately deliver continuation of employee benefits.
b) Completes and submits unemployment requests from the Department of Jobs and Family Services.
c) Provides benefit support to HR partners (vendors, team members, management).
d) Develop in-depth understanding of HRIS and all vendor enrollment systems and websites. Create reports on request.

3) Employee Recognition
a) Plans and hosts employee celebration events. Coordinates recognition gifts for employee life events.
b) Coordinates the Service Award Program.

Bachelor’s degree in business prefer Human Resource Management focus

3 years of experience with Payroll processing

Knowledge in Paycom software, Word, Excel, and Sharepoint

Knowledge in Deltek Costpoint software is a plus

Certified in Human Resource Management (PHR, SHRM- CP, etc) is a plus