Homeoffice Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist at OVME
OVME · Atlanta, United States Of America · Remote
- Professional
The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a critical role to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and related benefits, maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and supporting daily HR and accounting operations. This professional must be extremely trustworthy, detail-oriented and highly organized, as they are entrusted with the management of confidential data supporting our employees.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Compliance
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and employee inquiries.
HR Operations & Onboarding
• Oversee daily HR functions including employee records management, HRIS administration, and benefits coordination.
• Confirm I-9 documentation for new hires in accordance with legal requirements.
Financial Recordkeeping & Reconciliation
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Record payroll entries with proper allocation of benefits.
Benefits Administration
• Ensure accurate and timely employee enrollment in benefit programs.
• Verify correct deduction and remittance of employee contributions to benefit providers.
Budgeting & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Support budget comparisons and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align payroll and benefits with financial planning.
• Maintain forecasts for all related headcount in close collaboration with HR and cross-functional business leaders
Process Improvement & Documentation
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of payroll and HR procedures to support consistency and compliance.
Confidentiality & Data Integrity
• Handle sensitive financial and employee data with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Implement controls and backup procedures to ensure the integrity and security of financial information.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• College graduate (BA or BS)
• 4-5 Years’ experience in payroll accounting
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel and Macintosh OS)
• Knowledge of Paycom or NetSuite is a plus
• Professional presentation and conduct
• Must be responsible and self-managed
• Must have excellent follow-up and tracking skills
• Must be detail oriented
