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We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.\nBut progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a US Payroll Benefits Associate. Reporting to the Director US and LATAM International Payroll Operations, this full time, permanent position is based in Bogota and offers Regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact on our local business and its growth.\nPosition Summary\nThe US Payroll Benefits Associate serves as a key liaison between clients, benefit providers, and internal payroll teams to ensure the accurate administration of employee benefits within the payroll system. This role is responsible for supporting benefits-related system configuration, open enrollment activities, benefit integrations, payroll impacts, and client inquiries.\nThe ideal candidate possesses strong payroll and benefits knowledge, excellent client service skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nBenefits Administration & Client Support\nAct as the primary client contact for benefits-related system questions and support requests. \nProvide guidance and support to clients on system utilization and best practices related to benefits administration. \nPartner with clients to resolve benefits-related issues in a timely and professional manner. \nMaintain a thorough understanding of client benefit plans, enrollment processes, and payroll impacts. \nPayroll & Benefits Collaboration\nWork closely with internal payroll teams to ensure benefit changes are accurately reflected in payroll processing.\nSupport payroll teams by researching and resolving benefit-related inquiries that impact payroll calculations and results.\nAssist in identifying opportunities to streamline benefits administration processes and improve operational efficiency. \nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with payroll and benefits requirements. \nOpen Enrollment Management\nOwn and manage the annual Open Enrollment (OE) process within the payroll system. \nConfigure new plan year benefit elections, rates, eligibility rules, and enrollment settings. \nBuild and maintain client-specific employee enrollment portals and ensure readiness for open enrollment deadlines. \nCoordinate testing, validation, and client sign-off for open enrollment configurations. \nProvide client support throughout the open enrollment cycle. \nBenefits Integrations & System Configuration\nCreate, maintain, and troubleshoot benefit carrier integrations with various providers and third-party vendors. \nCoordinate with internal technical teams and external vendors to ensure successful implementation and ongoing support of benefit data feeds. \nMonitor integration performance and resolve data discrepancies or transmission issues. \nSupport system configuration updates related to benefit plans, eligibility, deductions, and reporting requirements. \nCompliance, Audits & Reporting\nSupport internal audits and quality assurance reviews related to benefits administration and payroll processing. \nAssist in identifying and correcting benefit-related data discrepancies. \nMaintain accurate documentation of benefit configurations, processes, and integration requirements. \nSupport compliance efforts by ensuring benefit data is maintained accurately within the payroll system. \nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent work experience. \n2+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, or related payroll services environment. \nStrong understanding of US employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and pre-tax benefit programs. \nExperience supporting payroll processes and understanding the impact of benefits on payroll calculations. \nExcellent client service and communication skills. \nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. \nProficiency with payroll, HRIS, and benefits administration systems. \nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a client-focused environment. \nPreferred\nExperience utilizing iSolved HCM for benefits administration and benefits-related system management.\nExperience with payroll implementation or benefits system configuration. \nExperience managing benefit carrier integrations and file feeds. \nKnowledge of open enrollment administration and benefits compliance requirements. \nAdvanced Excel and reporting skills. \nExperience working with third-party benefits vendors and payroll providers. \nKey Competencies\nBenefits Administration Expertise \nClient Relationship Management \nPayroll Knowledge \nSystem Configuration and Troubleshooting \nProcess Improvement \nAttention to Detail \nProject Coordination \nProblem Solving and Analysis \nCollaboration and Teamwork \nEffective Communication \nSuccess Measures\nTimely and accurate completion of open enrollment activities. \nHigh client satisfaction and responsiveness to benefits-related inquiries. \nAccurate setup and maintenance of benefit plans and integrations. \nReduction of payroll issues related to benefit deductions and enrollments. \nSuccessful completion of audits and compliance reviews. \nStrong partnership with payroll teams and external benefit providers.\nIf you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. 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