We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Benefits & Payroll Specialist to join our growing New York Team! 

About DO & CO 

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations. 

What We Offer: 

• Salary range: $70,000- $75,000.
• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.   
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.   
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.     

Responsibilities: 

• Process payroll for approximately 800 employees in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide new employees with a comprehensive explanation of benefits and guide them through enrollment and fulfillment procedures.
• Administer COBRA processes in compliance with regulations.
• Partner with the HR team to apply LOAs, FMLA usage, and other leave requirements per company policy and legal mandates.
• Assist employees with enrollment in medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and inform them of any changes to benefits structures.
• Handle all workers’ compensation claims and liaise with insurance brokers on claim issues.
• Resolve employee inquiries and issues with insurance providers and benefits administrators.
• Ensure eligible employees are enrolled in benefits plans accurately and on time.
• Review and reconcile weekly payroll deductions and general ledger payroll transactions.
• Prepare and distribute paper checks for employees without direct deposit, and collect banking information for direct deposit setup.
• Keep current on salary, benefits taxation, and garnishment orders; process garnishments and related payroll adjustments.
• Maintain and document all payroll records, conduct semi‑annual payroll audits, and detect/resolve uncollected payroll issues.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and union dues, ensuring dues and CBA increases are processed accurately.
• Reconcile time‑off entries for union pay groups and process payments accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in benefits and payroll administration.
• Experience in a labor union preferred, including handling union pay groups and related processes.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based applications and HRIS/payroll software systems, particularly Ceridian Dayforce.
• Strong experience in payroll processing, garnishments, wage attachments, and semi‑annual audits.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a hands‑on, sense‑of‑urgency approach.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to double‑check work and ensure accuracy in data and calculations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement 

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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