BENEFITS AUDITOR & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

BENEFITS AUDITOR & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Wincome Hospitality - 3.0 Anaheim, CA Job Details Full-time $34 - $36 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Spanish Data summary reports High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Data entry Full Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Benefits Auditor and Payroll Administrator, where you will play a vital role in managing employee benefits programs and ensuring accurate payroll processing. This role supports day-to-day payroll and benefits administration across multiple properties and focuses on execution, data accuracy, and follow-through, ensuring payroll and benefits processes run smoothly while supporting compliance and reporting needs. Must be extremely detail oriented and able to produce accurate data reporting and auditing. Must have working knowledge of Payroll. Workday experience is a huge plus. Strongly desired. This position works closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors, handling administrative tasks Key Responsibilities Perform Data validation auditing, verifying accuracy of benefits billing against payroll deductions. Excel expert desired Support bi-weekly payroll processing in Workday, including data entry, audits, and pre-payroll validations Review timekeeping records for accuracy and ensure proper coding across departments, positions, and properties Follow up with managers to resolve missing time, incorrect entries, and late approvals before payroll close Assist with payroll adjustments including retro pay, meal/rest premiums, OT corrections, and reimbursements Help process off-cycle payrolls, term checks, and special payments with proper documentation Generate and review payroll reports to identify discrepancies and ensure payroll accuracy prior to finalization Validate earnings and deductions to ensure they align with company policies and system limitations Assist in maintaining accurate pay statements and support distribution of live checks and employee access in Workday Administer benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and eligibility updates in Workday Complete benefit reconciliations by the 15th of the following month, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for review and payment Process check requests and submit invoices for benefit payments within 5 days of receipt, ensuring accuracy and timely coordination with Finance Track leave of absence payments and follow up on benefit-related issues to ensure timely resolution and accurate processing Support Open Enrollment/New Hire Onboarding processes including setup, employee communication, and tracking submissions Review and track employee hours for ACA measurement, ensuring accurate eligibility status and supporting timely and accurate data updates to benefit carriers Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, benefits, and Workday navigation Assist with tracking 401K deferrals and employer match data and preparing reports for vendors or audits Maintain and audit 401K data including employee deferrals, loan repayments, and employer match to ensure accuracy and compliance per ERISA law Support data preparation for audits, year-end processing, and corrections such as W-2 or W-2C updates Maintain and organize payroll and benefits records, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready Maintain and organize filing systems by accurately filing payroll, benefits, and employee personnel documents in both binders and employee files, ensuring records are complete and easily accessible Coordinate with vendors, payroll partners, and internal teams to follow up on routine requests and issues Run standard and ad hoc reports to support HR, Finance, and leadership data needs Escalate complex payroll or benefits issues while ensuring timely follow-through and resolution Qualifications Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work Excel skills (expert in formulas, data cleanup, reporting) Strong organizational and follow-up skills Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information High school diploma/4-year degree preferred. Hospitality experience preferred. Extensive experience with payroll and benefits administration (2+ years' preferred) Experience in Workday strongly preferred Supervisory experience preferred Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Pay:

$34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person