Payroll & Benefits Associate
About The Position
The Payroll & Benefits Associate assists with processing payroll twice a month and supports payroll and benefits reporting, auditing, correspondence, documentation, and routine administrative duties. The role assists the Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance with projects, helps administer and communicate employee benefits programs, and supports compliance for defined benefit and health and welfare plans. The associate works closely with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Accounting, responds to employee inquiries, and helps coordinate mass communications about payroll and benefits. The position is based in a professional business office setting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
- Ability to collaborate with others in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Ability to 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 the 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 the constant 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 within the payroll and benefits departments.
- Assist with routine payroll and benefit duties between processing cycles.
- Answer employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
- Scan and retain payroll- and benefits-related documents.
- Assist with the 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 the distribution of mass communications to employees regarding payroll and benefits.
- Assist the Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance on projects.
- Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative and professional manner.
- Embrace and embody WestCare Foundation’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
