Payroll & Benefits Specialist Job Description

　　Job Summary:

　　At Scull Construction the payroll & benefits specialist is an integral part of our company. The position is responsible for managing and administering our employee benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401k and so on. They will also be responsible for maintaining and processing payroll on a weekly basis through Foundations software. The person will also participate in continuing and maintaining Scull’s onboarding program including employee orientation and benefits eligibility meetings. At Scull Construction you will work with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in the northern plains region.

　　Salary:

　　Full Time: 32 to 40 hours per week

　　Pay: $20-25 per hour

　　Depends on experience

　　Paid weekly via direct deposit

　　Benefits:

　　Paid Time Off

　　Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan

　　Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

　　Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

　　Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

　　Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family

　　401K and Profit-sharing Bonus

　　AFLAC Insurance Options

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Development Opportunities

　　Nationwide Employee Discount Program

　　Year-round Employment

　　Essential Skills:

　　Research and analytical skills

　　Strong Interpersonal Skills required

　　Organizational and time management skills

　　Skilled at verbal and written communication

　　Knowledge of federal and state laws in relation to employee benefits

　　Computer proficiency including with Microsoft Suite

　　Experience with Foundations Software preferred but not required

　　Able to work independently, cross-functionally, and collaboratively

　　Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

　　Positive and proactive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers

　　Values collaboration and contributing to the shared goals and success of the team and company

　　Essential Functions:

　　Research, analyze and administer healthcare plans including medical, dental and vision benefits as well as disability and family leave

　　Coordinate non-salary employee compensation like retirement plans

　　Assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs

　　Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments

　　Assist with the open enrollment process

　　Advise employees, answer questions and enroll employees in benefit and compensation programs

　　Process various paperwork including disability, FMLA absences and employee life status changes

　　Appeal decisions made by insurance companies, resolve disputes and solve problems with benefits and compensation programs

　　Perform quality checks of benefits-related data

　　Be backup administrative support for front desk operations, including but not limited to greeting customers, answering phones, and electronic filing

　　Assist with other tasks as necessary even if below your skill level

　　Checking timesheets for accuracy

　　Entering data into databases and spreadsheets

　　Handling direct deposit requests and data

　　Processing paper checks for distribution

　　Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll

　　Processing wage garnishments

　　Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission

　　Education Requirements:

　　High School Diploma required

　　Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

　　Job Requirements and Qualifications

　　2-5 years of related experience preferred

　　Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing

　　Physical Requirements

　　Mostly sedentary work, but can frequently move about the office space

　　Operate standard office equipment, including computers and similar equipment

　　Capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance

　　Specific lifting abilities required by this job include sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or continuously to lift, carry, push, pull, or sit most of the time

　　Routinely perform work indoors in a climate-controlled shared work area with a moderate noise level

　　About Our Company

　　Founded over 35 years ago in Rapid City, SD, Scull Construction Service Inc. is a full-service construction contractor that built a reputation for completing high-level quality projects. We specialize in commercial construction, educational construction, and healthcare construction in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming.

　　Disclaimer

　　This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

　　Scull Construction Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.