Payroll & Benefits Associate (53577)

Westcare•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Associate assists with processing payroll twice a month, preparing and reviewing payroll and benefits reports, handling payroll- and benefits-related correspondence, and supporting the Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance with projects and other assigned duties. The role supports payroll operations, benefits administration, employee communications, document retention, and collaboration among Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Accounting. The position is based in a professional business office setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
Ability to collaborate pleasantly and professionally with others and work well in a team environment.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word formats, or ability to learn.
Ability to respond efficiently to crisis situations as needed.
Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to continuous improvement of WestCare services.

Nice To Haves

Prior payroll or benefits experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with payroll input, transmission, and filing duties.
Assist with reporting and auditing in the payroll and benefits departments.
Assist with routine payroll and benefits duties between processing cycles.
Answer employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
Scan and retain payroll- and benefits-related documents.
Assist the Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance with projects and other assigned duties.
Assist with administration, communication, and compliance of company benefits programs, defined benefit plans, and health and welfare plans.
Work closely with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Accounting departments.
Help coordinate distribution of mass communications to employees regarding payroll and benefits.
Assist other WestCare staff collaboratively and professionally, embodying the organization’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.