Payroll & Benefits Account Coordinator

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. This position is an office-based position, with the eligibility to be hybrid at the discretion of the manager
Location: Garner, NC
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 DOE
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the HR, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance for benefit premium reconciliation, invoicing, and other relevant accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and end-of-the-month accruals.
• Manage timely garnishment processing with HRIS vendor and applicable creditors.
• Support workers’ compensation administration, including codes, notices, invoice reconciliation, and auditing as required.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.
• Reconcile 401k matching, estimated matching, and PTO accrual liability.
• Support relevant benefits, workers' compensation, payroll, and/or tax filings as required.
• Support federal, state, and local wage verification requests as needed.
• Adhere to high standards of professional conduct and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and company objectives.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with payroll processing software and familiarity with payroll taxes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with employees about payroll.
• Experience with HRIS systems and accounting software is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and tax laws.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
• 401K and/or Worker’s Compensation Audit experience
• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing compensation.

Physical Effort/Activities: On a continuous basis will work in an office environment, sit at desk for a long period of time, intermittently answer telephone and use a computer to communicate. On an occasional basis in the performance of duties, may be required to walk, stand, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.