Payroll & Benefits Assistant

About the position

This Payroll & Benefit Assistant will assist the Sr. Payroll/Benefits Analyst with the ongoing payroll and benefits operations. This position will also assist in conducting new hire orientation, maintaining payroll files, and assisting employees with department related questions/concerns. The Payroll & Benefit Assistant will assist with special projects as assigned. When necessary this position will assist the Human Resource Department in duties as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. This position is required to be professional and polite at all times and also required to protect the confidentiality of information, employees, prospective employees, & former employees per law and corporate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of employee payroll/benefit files
• Conduct New Employee Orientation, including welcoming new employees, presentation of information, policy, paperwork, acknowledgement, and education
• Forward appropriate payroll information to Sr. Payroll/Benefit Analyst
• Follow all Labor Laws
• Follow legal and corporate requirements of protecting the confidentiality of employees, prospective employees, & former employees and the confidentiality of information we receive while doing our jobs
• Type and prepare correspondence
• Promote customer-driven excellence as a driver of organizational services
• Provide assistance to staff responsible for achieving objectives related to department operation
• Attend meetings as indicated by the Sr. Payroll/Benefits Analyst, Human Resource Director, and CFO
• Promote commitment to employee's success by assisting in the development of high-performance work practices
• Model professionalism and good work ethic
• Assist in other areas of Human Resources as requested by the Sr. Payroll/Benefits Analyst, Director of Human Resources, or CFO
• Reconcile and approve benefit bills
• Payroll/Benefits/Insurance

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Preferred experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Computer knowledgeable with ability to search the internet for laws and HR/Payroll/Benefit related issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and customized software

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (sick and vacation, up to 96 hours accrued annually)
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• One (1) floating holiday
• One (1) birthday holiday
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Free ARcare clinic benefits for employees with ARcare health insurance
• Retirement plan (401(k) with company matching up to 200% of 4% after 1 year of employment)
• Additional supplemental and family coverage available