Payroll and Benefits Administrator

******Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.******

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, and a positive employee experience. The position focuses primarily on payroll operations with additional responsibilities supporting benefits administration and related processes.

Key Job Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Support end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Perform biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
• Conduct payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws
• Complete quarterly and annual reporting including census reporting, workers’ compensation, and 401(k) reconciliations
• Manage unemployment claim reconciliations
• Partner with Treasury and Accounting on payroll funding reconciliations
• Support wage verification requests

Benefits Administration

• Support administration of annual benefits open enrollment
• Perform benefit plan reconciliations (biweekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Process benefit billing and funding transactions (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Assist with employee leave coordination and payroll alignment
• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits

General Administration & Operations

• Participate in onboarding sessions to communicate payroll and benefits information
• Set up new vendors and process invoices and wire requests
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll, time tracking, absence, and benefits inquiries
• Support HR data transactions in Workday, ensuring accuracy and data integrity

Process Improvement & Technology

• Leverage systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a technology-forward HR function

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience (Workday and/or ADP preferred)
• APA certification preferred
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

** Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability **