Payroll and Benefits Specialist

If you are a team player, with a commitment to excellence in whatever you do, you could have a bright career opportunity with CAHEC Management, Inc. With over 30 years in the property management business, we strive every day to fulfill our Mission by providing opportunities for employees to achieve professional excellence.

We offer a variety of positions from onsite property managers and maintenance staff, to district managers, and support staff at the home office located in Columbia, South Carolina.

We would like to have you consider joining a team that provides training, recognition, reward and challenge.

We offer competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, short term/long term disability insurance at group rates and 401K.

Full Time Payroll & Benefits Specialist 

Corporate Office | 7700 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia SC 29223

Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility

Location 100% In Person, Remote as needed, Travel 3%

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process bi-weekly payroll including timecard and allocation review, as well as complete and submit related reporting.
• Maintain and process mileage reporting and taxable income for vehicle fleet.
• Maintain accurate payroll records including deductions, wage garnishments, payrate changes and bonuses.
• Manage payroll database updates and processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Process offboarding employees.
• Complete records, reporting and other documentation required by federal, state and provider rules, regulations and policies.
• Administer the open enrollment process including advising and informing employees of changes and developments with eligibility, coverage and provisions.
• Manage benefits administration to include health, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and other ancillary benefits.
• Compile, review and submit data for worker’s compensation, 401(k) and property accounting firm auditors to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the organization is in compliance with applicable COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, EEOC, FMLA and ACA regulations.
• Reconcile monthly insurance invoices to payroll deductions to ensure accuracy.
• Resolve Tier 2 employee issues related to payroll, timecard, benefits, paid time off and other leave policies.
• Ensure timely reporting for Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Complete unemployment claim forms for initial claims and appeals; attend unemployment hearings as needed.
• Prepare and manage year-end payroll, reporting and changes including W-2 and ACA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll taxes.
• Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll and benefit laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Associate’s degree in a related field and/or minimum 5 years’ experience administering payroll and benefits.

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize to ensure completion of work by given timelines.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
• Position requires occasional lifting of items no greater than 20 lbs.