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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Date Posted: 4/12/2024

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Job Description



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll (hourly and salaried) and handle all assigned payroll-related tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ensure all hourly employee timesheets are approved and submitted by managers for payroll submission.
  • Submit payroll changes - raises, bonuses, new hires, terminations, reporting structures, and other changes as necessary.
  • Train managers on timekeeping procedures and ensure understanding of timecard approvals, time off requests, and other PTO items as necessary.
  • Maintain compliance with all payroll-related federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FLSA, wage, tax, etc.) within our existing and expanding locations.
  • Assist with wage garnishments, tax filings, and new state registrations and maintenance.
  • Administer leave of absence programs and policies in accordance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.).
  • Manage short-and long-term disability claims.
  • Assist with the management of employee benefit plans (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), etc.) and liaise with our insurance brokers when needed.
  • Manage new employee set up in ADP, and benefits platforms when necessary.
  • Assist employees with all payroll and benefits-related questions.
  • Support and serve as pre-hire screening and new hire orientation back up.
  • Assist as necessary with New Hire Orientation responsibilities.


Education/Experience/ Skills:

  • Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience in an HR role, preferably in payroll and/or benefits.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of payroll and benefits-related theories, practices, laws, regulations, and procedures is required.
  • Experience with payroll and benefits software; ADP WorkForce Now experience is preferred.
  • Experience with multi-state payroll is preferred.
  • Exceptional planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong skills in Excel and Outlook.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.


To apply please email your resume to jcecire@ledgent.com

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Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:Full-Time
  • Location:Raleigh, NC
  • Job Type:Accounting
  • Experience:1-2 years
  • Education:2 Year Degree
  • Date Posted:4/12/2024
  • Contact: Jenna Cecire (984) 263-4271
  • Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
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Job Reference: JN -042024-364287