Payroll & Benefits Assistant

About Atrium:

What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.

Client Overview:

Our client, a professional organization with global reach, is looking to add to their team and is now seeking a Payroll and Benefits Assistant.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$18/hr – $23/hr

Position Overview:

The Payroll and Benefits Assistant will support Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources functions by assisting employees with benefits enrollment, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll processing activities. This is a contract-only role with an immediate start. While there is potential for conversion to a permanent position based on performance and business needs, conversion is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities of the Payroll and Benefits Assistant:

• Manage new hire onboarding and employee records, including audits of personnel files, I-9s, and compliance documentation in HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance systems (CEGID).
• Provide employee support for self-service, timekeeping, payroll inquiries, and benefits enrollment while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Support payroll operations by processing adjustments, terminations, off-cycle payrolls, deductions, and validating timekeeping and attendance records.
• Prepare and maintain payroll, compliance, and audit reports, including quarterly new hire activity, EEO-1, BLS, and financial/GL reporting.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, 401(k) and transit changes, vendor file audits, and benefits communications.
• Serve as cross-trained payroll backup, supporting payroll funding reports, severance processing, and employee data updates as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll and Benefits Assistant:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Payroll and Benefits Assistant:

• Experience in HR administration, payroll processing, or benefits administration.
• Experience with UKG Pro (Ultimate Software).
• Familiarity with Time & Attendance systems.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reporting.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available upon eligibility, including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off.

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