Payroll and Benefits Administrator Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

Payroll and Benefits Administrator Bengal Transportation Services LLC Geismar, LA 70734 The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for the weekly preparation and distribution of payroll, provides clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of Bengal, assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices. The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is hired or appointed by and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the maintenance, in good order, of all Payroll records and other files assigned to this function and the safekeeping of all company records including computer information. Ensures that Payroll transactions are entered accurately in Payroll Software. Maintains accurate Timecards. Responsible for managing Employee due from accounts in accordance with Payroll. Maintain accurate Physical Asset files and assists with corresponding Payroll Software cards. Administer various Employee Benefits programs, such as Group Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision, Accident and Disability, Life Insurance, 401(K) and Wellness Benefits. Conduct Employee Benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system. Maintain Employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in Payroll system for Payroll deduction. Assist Employees with Health, Dental, Life and other related Benefit claims. Verify the calculation of the Monthly Premium Statements for all Group Insurance Policies and maintain statistical data relative to Premiums, Claims and Costs. Resolve Administrative problems with the carrier Representatives Administer COBRA Review and respond to Unemployment Claims with appropriate documentation. Review Monthly Unemployment Statements Assist the Controller in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any Health, Life and Retirement Plans that benefit the company Prepare and maintain Biweekly Employee Reports, New Hires and Absentee Reports. Maintain and update company Organizational Charts, Phone Directory and other requested reports as needed Assist the Controller in completing Benefits reporting requirements Ensure no late penalties for remittances related to Payroll or any other duties or tasks assigned by the Controller Guarantee minimal corrections to weekly Payroll once initially released Ability to accomplish tasks efficiently in order to take on more assignments from other areas or the Controller Assist other Office Personnel in answering phones and taking messages as necessary and aid to other Office Personnel if all duties are current and up to company standards and expectations Performs other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time-to-time by the Controller.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics listed below are those that must be met by the Payroll and Benefit Administrator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; may occasionally be required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

BENEFITS

Major medical, dental, vision Short term disability Long term disability Basic life / AD&D insurance 401(k) plan Supplemental Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time

COMPENSATION

Full-time compensation based on experience