Payroll & Benefits Analyst

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you.

Join the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation's wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets.

Your Impact:

As a Payroll & Benefits Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of payroll operations and benefits administration. Key responsibilities include assisting in processing payroll, reconciling payroll data, auditing and managing self-funded benefits billing, assisting employees with benefits enrollment and inquiries, verifying insurance billing accuracy, and ensuring compliance with all required benefit notices and regulations. This position combines analytical expertise with a focus on delivering excellent service to employees and maintaining organizational compliance.

Core Responsibilities: ? Audit and Billing: ? Audit self-bills in the AdminaHealth system. ? Review benefits invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment of self-funded bills. Benefits Administration: ? Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure payroll systems reflect accurate benefits changes for deductions. ? Assist employees with claims related to health, dental, life, and other benefits. ? Collaborate with third-party benefits administrators to submit UKG tickets when needed. ? Audit Health Savings Account (HSA) totals after each payroll and send details to accounting. ? Support the Compensation Manager in gathering information for health, life, and retirement plan renewals. ? Support open enrollment processes with the Compensation Manager. Payroll Support: ? Assist Payroll Specialists with audits and research payroll discrepancies. ? Collaborate with UKG to resolve tax-related issues or updates. ? Prepare monthly PTO reports for accounting. ? Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll systems to ensure accurate configurations. Audits and Reporting: ? Assist with 401(k) funding and annual audits. ? Conduct compliance testing, reporting, and audits related to payroll and benefits.

Core Experience:
? Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments and external partners.
? Strong auditing skills in payroll and benefits.
? Integrity, punctuality, and reliability, with an understanding of payroll urgency.
? Intermediate-level Excel skills are highly preferred.
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
? Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
? Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with UKG and AdminaHealth is a plus.
? Ability to communicate effectively via phone and online platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
Education:
? Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll/Benefits experience in a team environment
? Strong computer skills, including working with enterprise-level software and MS products
? Associate degree in HR/Business Administration or a relevant field is preferred
? Preferred Time Zone: Central or Pacific

Compensation: Pay Range - $33.00-$36.00 hourly/DOE

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance. We provide company phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about our corporate and telecom division at www.Pearce-Services.com and our renewables division at www.Pearce-Renewables.com.

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