Assistant Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Description We are looking for an experienced Assistant Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization by supporting payroll operations and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent service to team members.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation and processing of weekly payroll, ensuring timecards and deductions are accurately entered.

- Set up, review, and maintain direct deposit and paycard information for employees.

- Manage garnishments, including setup, verification, terminations, and communication with courts and government officials.

- Update payroll and benefits records for team members, supporting onboarding and offboarding processes with precision.

- Monitor eligibility for leave programs such as FMLA, initiate necessary paperwork, and calculate short-term disability payments when applicable.

- Track leave balances and time-off requests, providing accurate information to team members.

- Administer workers' compensation claims, coordinating with insurance carriers and maintaining documentation while collaborating with HR and safety teams.

- Verify applications for the team member loan program and ensure accurate entry into the payroll system.

- Maintain organized files and documentation related to payroll, benefits, and accounting in compliance with legal standards.

- Prepare and submit government reports, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with employment-related requirements. Requirements - Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll operations.

- Familiarity with payroll systems for organizations with 101-500 employees.

- Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll platforms.

- Expertise in managing garnishments and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

- Knowledge of FMLA regulations and workers' compensation administration.

- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to handle federal government reporting requirements, including Medicare and Department of Labor submissions.

- Excellent communication skills to provide support and guidance to team members regarding payroll and benefits.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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