Payroll & Benefits Assistant
About The Position
An administrative professional working at the direction of the Compensation and Benefits Director, the Payroll & Benefits (P&B) Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting with payroll and benefits administration including timekeeping, posting commissions, employee benefits, workers compensation, and related tasks. Fluent in English and Spanish, the P&B Assistant will provide exceptional customer service and serve as the main point of contact for employees with routine questions; must be able to understand and explain to others the basic principles of timekeeping and payroll obligations, and other relevant policies and procedures. A quick learner and proficient with MS programs, especially Excel, the P&B Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day clerical tasks such as copying and scanning documents and handling electronic filing. The P&B Assistant will contribute to the overall success of the Payroll and Human Resources divisions, embracing teamwork, practicing complete discretion, and reliably safeguarding confidential information.
Requirements
- Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish required, able to accurately translate from one language to the other both orally and in writing to a degree appropriate for documents with legal ramifications
- High school diploma required
- At least 1 year of prior related payroll or human resources experience, or 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a similar luxury environment
- Strong Math skills
- Great attention to detail
- Able to communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Able to memorize necessary information
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills particularly Excel
- Facility with Word, PowerPoint
- Able to learn new programs quickly and easily
- A team player able to work well with others
- Exceptional grooming habits, reliably presenting in clean professional business attire
- Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable
- Able to work efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision
- Comfortable with frequent interruptions
- Able to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in a similar luxury environment
Responsibilities
- Assisting with payroll and benefits administration
- Timekeeping
- Posting commissions
- Employee benefits administration
- Workers compensation administration
- Providing exceptional customer service to employees
- Serving as the main point of contact for employees with routine questions
- Explaining basic principles of timekeeping and payroll obligations
- Performing day-to-day clerical tasks such as copying and scanning documents
- Handling electronic filing
Benefits
- Workers compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
