Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position Summary:

Walnut Capital Management is looking for a candidate to fill a role that is responsible for time and attendance processing to ensure all timecard entries are correct and reports are submitted within payroll deadlines. Position also responsible for processing new hires in ADP and overseeing employee database to ensure employees are paid correctly. This position will also support Human Resources (HR) and Management initiatives. This would be a part time position\- hours could depend on specific deadlines for payroll submission, benefit enrollment, etc... The candidate must be comfortable working in an office setting with dogs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage new hires, job changes, Workers Compensation, Employee Garnishments, Short and Long Term Disability and other employee benefit matters through the processes.
• Manage the time and attendance system for accuracy for all WCM employees.
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Load vacation time in system and manage accordingly along with company paid holidays
• Accurately ensure work time is entered and approved in the system each week by supervisors.
• Manage benefit invoices, review bills for accuracy and submit for payment.
• With guidance from HR and Management, assist employees with questions and resolve issues pertaining to paychecks.
• Pull data from payroll system and utilize Excel to determine trends or respond to requested information from management.
• Assists with distribution of employee communications and postings.
• Work independently on objectives, take initiative, utilize good judgement and be a self\-starter; Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Additional responsibilities and assignment to be assigned as needed by management.

Position Requirements:

• 1 \- 3 years’ experience working as a Payroll Specialist, Administrative Assistant position or similar HR role required. Detail, accuracy and data\-oriented experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Exceptional employee relation skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, specifically Excel.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 1 year (Required)
• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (Required)

Work Location: In person