We are looking for a dedicated Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Shoreline, Washington. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in payroll accuracy, employee compensation processes, and HR data reconciliation. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that HR records and payroll systems align seamlessly, supporting organizational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Verify employee compensation details, including pay rates, classifications, step placements, stipends, and supplemental pay, to ensure compliance with approved HR records and payroll configurations.<br>• Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to identify and resolve discrepancies in employee data related to hires, terminations, leaves of absence, organizational changes, and role adjustments.<br>• Conduct analyses for retroactive compensation and corrections, coordinating validation of effective dates, approvals, and necessary adjustments between HR and Payroll.<br>• Prepare and review reconciliation schedules to ensure alignment between HR source data and payroll processing outputs.<br>• Maintain and enhance tracking systems for HR documentation and issue logs, ensuring operational transparency and timely resolution of payroll-impacting matters.<br>• Provide support for accurate documentation of payroll-related adjustments and employee status changes.<br>• Assist in improving accountability and visibility within HR processes to streamline payroll operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards, including those governed by HIPAA.<br>• Support the onboarding process by validating compensation details and addressing employee inquiries related to benefits and payroll.<br>• Collaborate with the HRIS team to optimize data integrity and reporting functionality.
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Payroll Manager in coordinating and processing payroll in a high-volume environment</li><li>Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll system integrity by reviewing data, identifying discrepancies, and completing reconciliations</li><li>Process employee leave accruals and ensure proper handling of vacation, sick, and personal time</li><li>Perform system updates including wage adjustments and payroll maintenance tasks</li><li>Generate payroll reports and assist with audits, including W-2 preparation and recordkeeping</li><li>Review and process wage garnishments while ensuring compliance with company policies</li></ul>