Payroll and Benefits Manager

Description

Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN.  Our facilities are top-notch, and our company culture is healthy.  We have been in business for over 134 years and our facility is growing!  As the innovation leader in the construction tool industry, we are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager based out of our Marshalltown, IA facility. 

This is not a remote work position.

The Payroll and Benefits Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, administering benefits and processing payroll. The primary function of the position is to manage all aspects of the employee payroll & benefits to include leave of absences across the organization. This includes processing payroll and administrative execution of health and wellness benefits programs. This person is also responsible for employee compliance administration and functional reporting.

This is accountable to the Director of Human Resources with a dotted line to the CFO.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and process all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits programs.
- Ensure accurate and proper payment of wages and salaries acroll multiple pay frequencies.
- Ensure organization is properly set up to submit employment tax report and payments to various states for current and new geographies
- Administer benefits programs, including conducting analyses and serving as primary contact with benefits brokers, workers’ compensation and retirement (403(b)) plans.
- Be the liaison between the auditors, retirement plan administrator and organization during 401(k) audits.
- Improve internal operating procedures and controls for the administering and managing benefits & payroll. 
- Effectively plan and direct the implementation and administration of all benefit plans including communication for annual open enrollment, qualifying events, and new hire enrollment.
- Responsible for all ACA reporting and keeps abreast of regulatory changes affecting benefit plans and ensures company benefit plans and practices follow external regulatory requirements.
- Support all compensation planning processes in collaboration with HR and Finance.
- Supports the development and integration of new and/or existing rewards programs, policies, and procedures to ensure that programs are market competitive, internally equitable, and cost effective.
- Develops appropriate communication and educational programs using various media to keep staff informed and updated on our organization benefit programs. Cultivates and relies upon a close working relationship with the Marketing & Storytelling function
- Responsible for HR analytics, reporting development and automation, and ad hoc reporting.
- Effectively utilize the data processing system to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and information.
- Ensures appropriate retention of payroll, benefit, and leave related documentation.

Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, strongly preferred.

5+ years of payroll, benefit management experience and FMLA experience, required.

Prior experience processing payroll and benefits utilizing HRIS platforms, required. Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.

Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle highly sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to promote efficiencies through the creation of effective HR policies and processes.

Ability to work across functions in a self-directed manner. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills - ability to prioritize tasks completing work timely and thoroughly.

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few.

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.