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HR Specialist - Benefits

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Job Description

Final Pay Calculation:

  • Ensure accurate calculation of final pay for employees who resign, retire, or are terminated, including salary, bonuses, commission, overtime, and other benefits.
  • Deduct applicable taxes, benefits, and any outstanding company obligations, such as loans or advances.

Coordinating with Other Departments:

  • Work closely with payroll, accounting, and benefits teams to ensure that all financial aspects of the employee’s final payment are correctly handled.

Documentation and Compliance:

  • Review and process the necessary paperwork, including resignation letters, termination notices, and final settlement forms.
  • Prepare and maintain records for auditing and legal purpose

Exit Interviews:

  • Conduct exit interviews (or coordinate with HR business partners) to gather feedback on the employee’s experience with the company and to ensure all documentation is complete.
  • Ensure the employee understands the impact of any deductions or taxes on their final paycheck

Reporting and Record-Keeping:

  • Prepare final pay reports for management or payroll departments.
  • Maintain accurate records of all final pay transactions for auditing purposes.

Benefits Administration

  • Oversee Employee Benefits Programs: Ensure the smooth administration of health insurance, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, disability benefits, and other perks.
  • Coordinate Enrollment and Changes: Handle open enrollment periods and support employees with enrolling in benefits or making changes to their benefits selections.
  • Benefits Communication: Develop and distribute clear communication regarding benefits programs to employees, ensuring they understand their options.

Employee Support and Education

  • Provide Benefits Guidance: Act as a point of contact for employees seeking information or assistance with their benefits, addressing any questions or concerns.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with local labor laws, including those related to severance pay, final paycheck distribution, benefits continuation, and termination-related tax requirements.
  • Experience working with payroll systems to process salaries, deductions, and benefits.
  • Ability to resolve discrepancies or disputes related to final pay in a fair and consistent manner
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and professionalism

Job Description

Final Pay Calculation:

  • Ensure accurate calculation of final pay for employees who resign, retire, or are terminated, including salary, bonuses, commission, overtime, and other benefits.
  • Deduct applicable taxes, benefits, and any outstanding company obligations, such as loans or advances.

Coordinating with Other Departments:

  • Work closely with payroll, accounting, and benefits teams to ensure that all financial aspects of the employee’s final payment are correctly handled.

Documentation and Compliance:

  • Review and process the necessary paperwork, including resignation letters, termination notices, and final settlement forms.
  • Prepare and maintain records for auditing and legal purpose

Exit Interviews:

  • Conduct exit interviews (or coordinate with HR business partners) to gather feedback on the employee’s experience with the company and to ensure all documentation is complete.
  • Ensure the employee understands the impact of any deductions or taxes on their final paycheck

Reporting and Record-Keeping:

  • Prepare final pay reports for management or payroll departments.
  • Maintain accurate records of all final pay transactions for auditing purposes.

Benefits Administration

  • Oversee Employee Benefits Programs: Ensure the smooth administration of health insurance, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, disability benefits, and other perks.
  • Coordinate Enrollment and Changes: Handle open enrollment periods and support employees with enrolling in benefits or making changes to their benefits selections.
  • Benefits Communication: Develop and distribute clear communication regarding benefits programs to employees, ensuring they understand their options.

Employee Support and Education

  • Provide Benefits Guidance: Act as a point of contact for employees seeking information or assistance with their benefits, addressing any questions or concerns.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with local labor laws, including those related to severance pay, final paycheck distribution, benefits continuation, and termination-related tax requirements.
  • Experience working with payroll systems to process salaries, deductions, and benefits.
  • Ability to resolve discrepancies or disputes related to final pay in a fair and consistent manner
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and professionalism