Payroll And Benefits Hr Specialist

Binary Defense, headquartered in Stow, Ohio, is a rapidly growing cybersecurity software and services firm with solutions that include best-in-class Managed Detection & Response powered by a Managed Open XDR platform. The company has a 24/7 Security Operations Center that monitors their own proprietary managed EDR software as well as supporting leadings network, cloud and identity solutions. Advanced threat hunting, defense validation and counterintelligence services provide additional layers of security. Our expert security staff and technology help shield businesses from cyberattacks.

Binary Defense is a fast-paced business that enjoys a relaxed culture (from anywhere in the continental United States) and flexible remote work options. For the fourth year in a row, Binary Defense has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US on the Inc. 5000 list! At the 2022 Greater Cleveland Partnership’s “Best of Tech Awards,” Binary Defense was recognized as the “Best Technology Solution” for the third year in a row. We’ve also been named “North American Partner of the Year” by AT&T Cybersecurity, providing best-in-class SIEM technology and service. Binary Defense recently completed a $36 million growth equity round of funding from Invictus Growth Partners to accelerate our growth and technology and service delivery offerings.

Job Overview

We’re looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our growing team!

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Specialist role would help Binary Defense grow and scale in 2023 and beyond. This position would be the main processor for payroll and benefit functions. This role would also perform audits, process employee profile changes throughout the employee life cycle, and other payroll related functions, such as benefit bill reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Binary’s Core Values in daily work: I ACT with Integrity

• Client Focus – We listen to our clients and the market to understand needs and build our solutions and service around what delivers the most value to them.
• Teamwork – Both internally as well as with our customers, we work together in a productive and positive spirit to accomplish our goals and company mission.
• Accountability – We work proactively to deliver the best service and experience to clients and fellow team members.
• Innovation – We strive to continuously improve our services, solutions, processes, and ourselves through ongoing critical thought and open exchange of ideas.

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• Integrity – We seek to do what is best for our clients and company by being honest, fair, and ethical in dealings with our colleagues, clients, and partners.

• Work with Finance and Business Unit Leaders on requests and projects, as needed.
• Administer all payroll related items – such as benefits and balance/reconcile monthly bills.
• Other projects and responsibilities, as assigned by the Director of HR.
• First point of contact for team members with payroll and benefit related questions, concerns, etc.
• Maintain and approve all integrations with Paylocity and Ease platforms as well as 401(k) vendor, Transamerica
• Actively work on the Year-End payroll and benefit processes, including open enrollment and the transition to payroll for January 1st each year
• Perform auditing in relation to payroll, benefits and employee data
• Manages semi-monthly payroll processing for the multi-state organization including pre and post-payroll reporting and reconciling.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• 3+ years related experience in Human Resources payroll and/or benefits function

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient experience with at least one HRIS platform, performing payroll and/or benefits functions
• People-oriented, able to build solid professional relationships
• Ability to problem solve and find creative solutions
• Intermediate skill level with Excel - must be able to audit using VLOOKUP function
• General knowledge of employment law, both nationwide and multi-state
• Desire to learn and grow; ambitious with career
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Trust-worthy and compassionate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize with daily work
• Proven track record of maintaining employee confidentiality
• Superior attention to detail

Preferred

• Prior experience in SaaS or Professional Service organizations
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification
• Prior experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Prior experience with Paylocity as an HRIS system

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