Benefits & Payroll Coordinator

GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC • Oberlin, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for supporting payroll processes and employee benefits programs while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as a key resource for employees regarding payroll, benefits enrollment, leave administration, and related Human Resource matters. The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator works closely with Human Resources, Finance, vendors, and employees to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and benefits administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field or relevant experience
• 1-2 + years of experience in a human resource, payroll, or benefits related role
• Knowledge of payroll practices, tax regulations, and benefits administration
• Knowledge of employment law and human resources best practices
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong detail-orientation and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize
• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise strong judgement while working with confidential matters

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Human Resource Information System (HRIS), such as Paycom, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Payroll and Benefits Manager with bi-weekly payroll, including time management, entering data sets, short term disability, reimbursements, deductions, 401k changes, garnishments, tax discrepancies, and other related data
• Assist with benefit administration including annual open enrollment, tracking and communicating monthly benefits and 401k eligibility, spousal waiver forms and dependent documents, reviewing and approving enrollments, claims reconciliation, and other employee assistance
• Oversee all leave of absence programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military leave, personal leave, bereavement, and any other disability-related absences
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave eligibility, benefits continuation, and return-to-work processes
• Review leave requests, determine eligibility, provide required notices, and track intermittent and continuous leave usage in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Coordinate leave administration with third-party leave administrators, insurance carriers, managers, and employees
• Assist with audits and reporting related to payroll, benefits, leave administration, and regulatory compliance
• Assist the human resources team and employees with all phases of the employment life cycle to improve processes and system efficiences
• Maintain confidential employee records and HRIS data accuracy in accordance with legal requirements and company policy
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend process improvements for ongoing compliance
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401k changes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level