Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

HR - Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

The HR -Payroll and Benefits Coordinator will perform a wide range of HR/Payroll and Benefits-related duties, including payroll processing and ensuring the accuracy of the College’s payroll, coordinating benefits, and managing the College’s HRIS functions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Prepares, processes, and reconciles monthly faculty, bi-weekly staff, and student payroll
• Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, 403(b), benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Responsible for data entry of College's HRIS systems, specifically Paycom, and records, which include employee information for students, staff, and faculty new hires and changes.
• Research and implement applicable taxation requirements to ensure compliance with federal, state, international, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Distribution of payroll reports to managers on a monthly basis as requested
• Onboard employees using processes in Paycom and various Benefits applications.
• Establish and leverage strong working relationships with Paycom and benefit vendors/brokers.
• Manages employee benefits enrollments in the Paycom HRIS system due to qualifying events, employee terminations, including COBRA notices, and employee PTO reconciliations
• Reconciles monthly benefit billing and payroll to the general ledger
• First point of contact for questions related to payroll, medical insurance, COBRA, Worker’s Comp, Leaves of Absence, PTO, etc.
• Assist employees in resolving payroll/benefits issues timely and accurate.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes and inquiries.
• Recommend, develop, and implement new technology and procedures for greater efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate new employees’ benefits orientation and annual open enrollment.

Other Duties and Special Projects:

• Conduct verification of employment for all external agency requests.
• Assist in training managers, staff, and students in recording time and using timesheet software.
• Clearly communicate and provide guidance and training to students, staff and supervisors related to time entry, approval deadlines, etc.
• Update and maintain payroll policies and procedures manuals.
• Maintain employee records and collaborate with Human Resources on special projects.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources and Finance Team to identify opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Assist with financial reports, audits (internal and external), and other special projects.
• Attend and participate in department campus and company-wide meetings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in human resources, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of directly applicable experience in human resources and payroll.
• Experience with HRIS is required: Experience with Paycom is preferred
• Experience in Higher Education is preferred.
• Proficient using MSOffice
• Strong analytical and research skills are required, including utilizing technology to perform data analysis and evaluation.
• Superior Customer service skills are required.
• Flexibility and desire to work with non-routine situations and exceptions and to plan and organize work while managing many priorities independently.
• Demonstrated integrity, respect, and a sincere desire for service.
• Influential team member and builder of productive and engaging working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace change and be productive in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• The position requires 7-8 hours of desk work involving repetitive keyboarding, ongoing use of the computer and telephone, and frequent student and staff interactions to address payroll and benefits questions.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

As an equal opportunity/access employer and educator, Fisher College is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Fisher College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Educator.