Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

DATCU•Corinth, TX

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

DATCU is seeking a detail oriented Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support accurate payroll processing and effective benefits administration. If this role aligns with your experience, please read more below. About DATCU: DATCU was founded in 1936. We are a not-for-profit financial institution that helps to make a difference in the community. We encourage our employees growth and hire from within. We offer great benefits such as health insurance, 3+ weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k plan. You'll be provided with a positive work environment and you'll feel like part of a family. We've also been named one of the best companies to work for in Texas! Average Day on the Job: The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, administering employee benefits, FMLA administration, planning and implementing employee engagement activities and supporting Human Resources operations. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while delivering excellent service to employees and third parties. This position is responsible for maintaining and performing all benefit functions, payroll processing, tracking and reporting. The coordinator provides recommendations regarding the development and administration of human resource policies and programs. They assist in informing new and existing employees of Human Resource policies and programs. This role performs general office support functions and assists credit union personnel as necessary. All responsibilities must be completed in a timely and efficient manner to support payroll cycles, benefit deadlines, employee engagement, and overall HR operations Work From Home: This position works in-office in Corinth, Texas for the first 90 days of employment. After 90 days, there is the potential to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. You will still work in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Additional college coursework in business or finance preferred.
Understanding of Payroll & Benefits functions, processing, reporting & recordkeeping requirements.
Knowledge of all related computer applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas and data validation.
Strong knowledge of payroll laws including FLSA wage and hour rules, and tax regulations.
At least two years of related experience.
Abilities generally acquired on the job. Includes formal and on-the-job training.
Well organized
High attention to detail
Accuracy in data entry and auditing
Time management and prioritization
Superior analytical and financial skills
Team collaboration
Adaptability in a fast paced environment
Excellent communication skills and willingness to assist others
Professional appearance, dress, and attitude
Ability to operate related computer applications and business equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS system preferred.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
administering employee benefits
FMLA administration
planning and implementing employee engagement activities
supporting Human Resources operations
maintaining and performing all benefit functions
payroll processing, tracking and reporting
providing recommendations regarding the development and administration of human resource policies and programs
assisting in informing new and existing employees of Human Resource policies and programs
performing general office support functions
assisting credit union personnel as necessary