PAYROLL:

• Manage the company’s payroll operations, including time and attendance, responding to payroll-related questions, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees 
• Assist in internal and external audits and examinations, compliance, and tax audits 
• Coordinate with the Human Resources department to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, and other employee changes 
• Maintain accurate and current employee payroll records including tax withholding forms, payroll deductions, changes in employee status, and other payroll information 
• Manage, coach, and develop the Payroll & Benefits Administrator and assume responsibility for success
• Lead the development and implementation of payroll related policies
• Streamline payroll processes and workflows when possible
• Manage sensitive and confidential matters like organizational changes, planning, and protecting the security of information, data, and files
• Support the VP, Process Improvements & Total Rewards with challenging assignments and process enhancements
• Be a brand ambassador and a culture carrier for ESRT

BENEFITS STRATEGY & ADMINISTRATION: 

• Oversee the administration of all employee benefit programs including benefits enrollment, FMLA, PFL, retirement, worker’s compensation, disability, and related programs  
• Maintain relationships with and partner with vendors to compile annual benefit census reports, annual benefit renewal bids, and annual 401(k) discriminatory testing 
• Conduct open enrollment meetings with new employees, advise employees on eligibility, provisions, and all other benefits-related matters  
• Resolve benefits issues and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of the benefits function  
• Ensure timely processing of all benefits-related invoices for corporate and union employees  
• Review monthly billings for accuracy and all group plans and process invoice reconciliations  
• Prepare and distribute written and verbal communications to inform employees of benefits programs such as insurance plans, 401(k), and other ESRT-sponsored plans  
• Perform system audits of ESS system and ensure timely processing and payment for all union 401(k) and benefits remittances  
• Manage all wellness initiatives for ESRT corporate employees  

UNION:

• Maintain accurate and current employee payroll records 
• Maintain the 32BJ Employer Self-Service System and make sure records reconcile with ESRT records
• Pay monthly union benefits and dues
• Manage all agency audits for payroll, and benefits as required to reconcile union payments
• Develop a close working partnership with the unions and Business units on all union payroll matters 

ACCOUNTING:

• Assist with the monthly financial close by preparing account reconciliations, submitting journal entries, and working cross functionally with other internal stakeholders to obtain relevant information 
• Act as the subject matter expert for all payroll-related accounting matters
• Assist in various ad-hoc projects as needed

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources 
• 10+ years of benefits administration experience preferred  
• Knowledgeable in government regulations related to payroll such as ACA, ERISA, FMLA, PFL and state and federal regulations, etc. 
• Retirement plan management and/or administration experience