About Empire Office
Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 78 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.
Overview
Empire Office is currently seeking a detail oriented and self-motivated Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to join our growing team and work Remotely. This individual will administer payroll and benefit programs for a commercial furniture company. This position processes payroll for the entire company, and reconciles invoicing with Finance/Accounting, and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data for regular payroll and special payouts
- Ensures accurate and timely payrolls, disbursements and reporting
- Reviews timesheets and ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
- Computes salary changes, balances payroll, coordinates funding requirements with Finance
- Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports (e.g.: gross payroll, hours worked, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management
- Processes garnishments, deductions, taxable fringe benefits
- Assists employees in resolving payroll issues
- Completes all verifications of employment
- Maintains and ensures accuracy of time and attendance system.
- Benefit Administration (25%)
- Processes monthly billing invoicing from vendors. Identifies discrepancies, and works with internal Rewards team, Finance/Accounting, and external vendor to resolve
- Remains current in the understanding of company benefit programs and policies
- Resolves administrative problems with carrier representatives
- Completes monthly reports from 401(k) record-keeper. Translates employee elections or deferral changes into appropriate payroll deduction
- Completes test cases in HRIS system
- Evaluates and revises internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations
- Provides excellent support to internal and external partners
- Performs any other duties as needed
- Ensures that all activities and interactions are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with BTG values.
