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100% Remote & Temporary
About the Organisation
SmartBug Media, an inbound marketing agency founded in 2007 and based in Newport Beach, California, helps its clients achieve their marketing goals, grow their business, and expand their web presence by targeting prospective customers. Offering services such as social media strategy, blog content, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, web design, and content marketing, SmartBug Media both increases leads for clients and enhances returns on their marketing budget investments.
In the past, SmartBug Media has offered part-time and full-time, remote jobs in consulting, marketing, internet & ecommerce, writing, software development, and additional fields. SmartBug believes in hiring top talent regardless of location, and many of its flexible jobs are 100% remote and open to applicants based anywhere in the United States. Ideal candidates possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the abilities to think creatively and strategically, build relationships, and meet deadlines.
Named by HubSpot as one of the leading inbound marketing companies, SmartBug Media has served well-known clients like Liberty Mutual Insurance, Mattel, JCB Laboratories, Appraisal Bank, Brookdale Senior Living, and Air Xchange. Aiming to become an extension of its client teams by employing industry leaders equipped and motivated to ensure client success, SmartBug also claimed two 2015 HubSpot Impact Awards, including the People's Choice for Best Growth Story Award and the Best New Client Onboarding Award.
Headquarters: Newport Beach, California
Website: https://www.smartbugmedia.com/
Job Title
Payroll and Benefits Specialist job at SmartBug Media
SmartBug Media
Job Description
SmartBug is seeking a Temporary (3-5 month contract) Payroll and Benefits Specialist to provide administrative support to the SmartBug People Operations team. The individual will work closely with the HR team on the details of the payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, benefits, and related records. Responsibilities include verifying timekeeping records, processing payroll changes, handling inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This role is essential for fostering a positive employee experience and supporting the overall mission of SmartBug. The individual must have experience with Paylocity HRIS and payroll processing, document management, and general benefits administration. This position also requires a thorough knowledge of HR policies, procedures and the ability to handle information of a highly confidential and critical nature. We are looking for an individual who is a fast learner, adaptable, proactive, able to solve problems quickly, and enjoys working in a remote environment.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
Processes semi-monthly multi-state payroll in a timely and accurate manner
Processes exception items requiring special handling. Calculates wages and payments for vacation payouts, terminations, adjustments, bonus and commission payouts, and other special payroll requirements such as garnishments/liens.
Review timecards for accuracy and completeness. Connects with employees and managers regarding inquiries.
Coordinates and completes required reports, audits, fillings for payroll and review of benefits feedsResponds to internal and external payroll-related questions
Ensures that employees are paid on time and correctly. Navigates paycheck issues and reconciles as neededResearches applicable state, federal, and Company policies, procedures and laws to ensure full compliance with all payroll & benefit related matters
Ensures that payroll filings are completed on time; provides missing filing information
Prepares reports as requested by department heads and stakeholders
Assists with annual EEO- filing, ACA reporting, Veterans Reporting, and any other compliance-related filings
Processes expense payrolls in coordination with the accounting department
Process payroll and benefits-related mail, including unemployment claims, state disability claims, and tax reviews and adjustmentsTroubleshoot payroll and benefits issues with Paylocity service team and act as the point of contact with Sr. HR Director and HR Generalist for Paylocity questions
Assist HR Generalist with employee benefits-related questions and inquiries
Process Benefit invoices and works with insurance broker on invoice reconciliation
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Requirements
Minimum three years’ of Paylocity Payroll and HRIS experience is required
Excels in detail oriented task management and payroll/benefits calculation
Proficient verbal and written communication skills including discernment, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Must be a self-starter and have the ability to spearhead semi-monthly payroll preparationExtremely organized, proficient time management ability to manage conflicting priorities with easeUtilizes time efficiently and meets challenges with resourcefulness
Contributes to building a positive team spirit, displays courtesy and sensitivity toward the needs of others
Superior computer skills. Adept at Google Workspace, MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Comfortable with technology and learning new tools
Bachelor's degree preferred
Personal Qualifications:
A positive person who is accustomed to a fast-paced environment
A highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable professional who can work independently
A team player who truly views no task as too large or too small, but instead views every assignment as an opportunity to learn and grow
A multi-tasker, who exhibits a high degree of initiative, integrity, and the ability to craft creative, pragmatic, and effective solutions.A self-disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits, a commitment to promptness and managing deadlines, and a strong sense of pride in accomplishing a wide range of tasks and goals.
A talented and caring colleague who displays good judgment, inspires confidence, and handles sensitive matters with absolute discretion.
WHAT WE OFFER - PERKS!
Hourly rate of $28-$33 per hour (30-35 hours per week commitment)
The flexibility of working remotely
Accrued Sick-time off
MacBook Air issued to you at time of hire
How to Apply
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