Payroll and Benefits Analyst

PAYROLL & BENEFITS ANALYST

Location: Holland, MI 49423. This is an onsite role.
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
Compensation: Will be discussed during the interview

We’re looking for a Payroll and Benefits Analyst to join the Hudsonville Ice Cream Team. In this sweet role, you’ll handle payroll processing and develop benefits programs that align with our unique company culture.
You’ll work with various teams to improve the team member experience. If you have strong numerical skills and a commitment to creating a supportive workplace, consider applying to help us make a positive impact
at Hudsonville Ice Cream.

Position Summary:

As a Payroll and Benefits Analyst, you will be a part of the Human Resources team at Hudsonville Ice Cream. You will have a strong partnership with the Hudsonville Executive team to support them with the health and
well-being of all team members and their families. You will provide support to team members, be the point of contact for our Benefit Enrollment system, and several other key activities. You will ensure our payroll and
benefits systems are in line with legal requirements and regulations. You will be responsible for day-to-day activities as well as responsible for the management of life insurance claims, STD, LTD, FMLA and several other
voluntary benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Duties:

• Responsible for timely, accurate and compliant processing of weekly/biweekly payrolls; resolve any and all payroll errors and complete audits of payroll documents.
• Prepare reports for weekly, quarterly and yearly reviews – to include funding reports for HSA and 401K/Roth.
• Responsible for identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting payroll functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
• Process court orders that impact pay and communicate liens/garnishments to team members.
• Responsible for identifying potential improvements in payroll and control processes, ensuring that identified opportunities are implemented successfully.
• Provide training as needed to team members to ensure compliance and full utilization of tools.
• Responsible for reviewing and calculating premium changes that impact associate deductions that require a refund or retro payments owed based on change in status and/or new hire enrollment.
• Address or respond to inquires from managers and employees regarding payroll.
• Administer bonus incentive processing.
• Responsible for ensuring W2/1095-C accuracy and document delivery to employees.

Benefits Duties:

• Responsible for overall administration of all benefits programs including, medical/dental/vision plans, FMLA, LTD, STD, 401(K), etc.
• Educate and train HR team to guide communications with employees in relation to offered employee benefits plans. Manage tools for employees to be well informed of what benefits are offered and their current enrollment elections.
• Primary contact with Benefits consultants and plan providers; ensure efficient administration of benefit plans.
• Ensure proper day-to-day administration of benefit changes and enrollments are processed correctly in HRIS/benefit systems.
• Recommend and implement new benefits offerings or modifications to annual plan to improve competitive position and drive the company’s long-term strategy.
• Oversee compliance with government regulations for all retirement and health & welfare plans, including ensuring the satisfaction of data protection and privacy requirements.
• Administer life insurance claims by collaborating with HR, family members and the external life insurance vendor for payment.
• Responsible for reviewing and responding to court orders that may require new enrollment and communications to team members.
• Responsible for administrative type items such as updates to annual benefit summaries, Health Savings Account Employer contribution processing / audits, and other similar activities.
• Participate in system testing, understanding how the enrollment system works, and working on the day-to-day with the HRIS.
• Required to maintain an updated presentation for New Team member Orientation that may be shared via e-mail and/or presented in-person.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing facility with experience running three shifts with multiple pay structures.
• Payroll and benefits administration, analysis, and vendor management are necessary.
• CEBS Certification strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of employee benefit plans, health and wellness, deferred compensation, FMLA/STD/LTD.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance