Payroll and Total Rewards Manager

COLECTIVO COFFEE ROASTERS•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Payroll and Total Rewards Manager will oversee the company's payroll and benefits programs to create an approachable experience and beneficial offerings to Colectivo’s co-worker population. This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional who can ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in their work and effective communication with employees regarding their benefits.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Payroll and Benefit management, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Cooperative, positive, and collaborative attitude with teammates, co-workers, and vendors
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, is self-motivated and driven
Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail
Exercises discretion, has proven problem-solving skills, and handles challenges with empathy and confidence
Proficient in HRIS, Excel/Google Sheets, and a willingness to learn other platforms

Responsibilities

Design, implement and manage payroll, compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract, retain and engage co-workers throughout the organization
Process and verify bi-weekly payroll, including: review of reports of time and labor, verify all leave taken (in accordance with CCR Policy, federal, state, and local law), calculate and allot tips
Process and verify salary or wage adjustments, pay-line adjustments, ACH returns or reversals, collection and reimbursement garnishments, tax liens, and child support
Process responses to unemployment insurance benefit(s) claims
Processes tax changes, deductions, direct deposit information, retroactive adjustments and special pay (such as bonuses, garnishments, etc) through the HRIS
Support the documentation of and administer system updates for all employee changes including transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and terminations
Prepare and administer/file, or otherwise ensure compliance to, all required reporting requirements or established process for all relevant government rules and regulations, including but not limited to: ERISA, 5500 Filings, IRS and DOL filings, ACA and EEO Reporting, OSHA 300, COBRA, and HIPPAA
Administer, direct, and serve as the internal expert on all employee benefits
Regularly review current wage, benefit, and recognition programs, and modify to ensure current and competitive offerings and compliance with all legal requirements
Manage vendor and broker relationships relating to payroll and benefits systems and programs, including: service agreements, cost/billing, reporting, auditing, and contract negotiations
Lead and guide stakeholders through the access to and maintenance of employee, benefit, and company information via the HRIS
Administer Leaves of Absence, FMLA, and ADA Accommodations