Highmark Companies · 22 hours ago
HR: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Savage, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expHighmark Companies is a recognized employer in Minnesota, and they are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to manage and administer their payroll and benefits programs. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely employee payments and compliance with relevant laws and regulations, while also providing support to employees regarding payroll and benefits issues.
Financial ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Process and administer semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including timecard review, commissions, bonuses, profit-sharing, garnishments, taxes, and deductions
Review and reconcile payroll prior to submission; validate reports and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity and confidentiality
Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, workers’ compensation, and voluntary benefits
Administer benefit enrollments, life-event changes, and coordinate annual open enrollment
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions
Coordinate employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and Minnesota Paid Family Leave
Manage workers’ compensation reporting, wage submissions, and OSHA 300 log compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations
Oversee payroll tax reporting and filings in coordination with the payroll provider (e.g., W-2s, ACA, unemployment, federal and state withholding)
Support audits by preparing and providing payroll and benefits documentation
Prepare payroll, benefits, and compliance reports for management
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll and benefits efficiency
Assist with new employee orientation related to payroll and benefits when needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits administration
Familiarity with payroll software and benefits management systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, Workday)
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll and benefits laws and regulations
Valid driver's license
Must pass a background check
Benefits
Health Insurance- Company pays 100% of employee premium
Health Savings Account
Dental
Vision
Critical Illness
Life Insurance
Employee Discount
401K + Company Matching
Paid Holidays
Responsible Paid Time Off Policy (flexibility to take time off to balance life outside of work)
Profit Sharing
Paid Employee Referral Program
Company
Highmark Companies
Highmark Companies is an information technology company offering recruiting and financial services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase