Magnificent Differences Consulting, LLC
Magnificent Differences Consulting, LLC
Magnificent Differences Consulting, LLC provides human resources and business consulting to associations and nonprofits. Its work includes talent acquisition, outsourced HR and business support, employee relations, career coaching, and process and technology optimization. The firm also directs a portion of its revenue toward career services for underrepresented jobseekers.

Remote Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Oversee accurate, multi-state payroll and benefits administration for Magnificent Differences Consulting and its nonprofit and association clients. Coordinate payroll, benefits, and retirement processes while supporting employees and improving operational efficiency.

Description

  • Run scheduled, end-to-end multi-state payroll for the company and assigned client accounts.
  • Review and reconcile timesheets, leave balances, earnings, deductions, and payroll reports, and obtain required approvals.
  • Process employee status changes, pay adjustments, bonuses, special payments, garnishments, and other payroll updates.
  • Coordinate payroll tax registrations, filings, notices, and quarterly and year-end reconciliations with providers and state agencies.
  • Manage benefits enrollment, updates, terminations, and open enrollment, working with carriers to address discrepancies.
  • Compare benefits and retirement invoices and funding reports with payroll deductions and employer contributions.
  • Calculate retirement contributions and send the required files.
  • Assist with leave administration and coordinate related pay and benefits updates.
  • Answer employee questions about payroll and benefits, resolve discrepancies, and refer complex matters to the HR Manager.
  • Maintain payroll and benefits system data, resolve routine issues, assist with testing and validation, and update records, calendars, procedures, and checklists.
  • Report to the HR Manager and identify ways to improve efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least five years of experience managing end-to-end, multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
  • Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of multi-state payroll, earnings, deductions, taxes, and payroll schedules.
  • Knowledge of benefits enrollment requirements, contribution rules, deductions, and payroll integration.
  • Proficiency with payroll, HRIS, benefits, and retirement platforms, including reporting, imports, and data validation.
  • Ability to document procedures and checklists clearly.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Benefits

  • Administer benefits enrollment, changes, terminations, and open enrollment.
  • Manage retirement plan contributions, employer matches, loan repayments, and catch-up contributions.
  • Employment is at will.
  • Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

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