Payroll & Benefits Associate

Our Lynden Door Payroll team is currently seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Payroll & Benefits Associate. If you have a passion for payroll processing, benefit administration, and exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!

The Payroll & Benefits Associate will play a crucial role in processing bi-weekly payrolls for our diverse workforce, including salaried, hourly, full-time, and part-time employees. You will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with legal and company standards. In addition, you will assist with benefits administration, including health insurance, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans.

HOURS: This is a full-time, hourly position (40 hours/week). Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Process multiple bi-weekly payrolls for both Canada and/or U.S. employees.
• Handle employment changes, garnishments, insurance, and voluntary deductions.
• Calculate and issue manual payroll checks as needed.
• Process and record paid and unpaid time off requests.
• Monitor and verify timecards for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with departmental supervisors to resolve timecard issues.
• Conduct payroll audits and reviews each pay period before processing.
• Create and input payroll journal entries into accounting software.
• Generate and compile internal management reports from payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and company policies.
• Assist with the management of benefit enrollments and related inquiries.
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Participate in other payroll and benefits projects as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current payroll concepts and employment regulations.
• Excellent analytical and auditing skills.
• Proficiency with Office Suite products and payroll systems/software.
• Effective communicator with well-developed organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong prioritization skills to meet payroll deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skilled in 10-key data entry.
• Experience with multi-state or provincial payrolls preferred.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is a plus but not required.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree (A.A.) in a related field preferred, or over three years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Primarily local travel during the business day, with some out-of-the-area and overnight travel as needed to support business locations.
  
  

Benefits

• $21.50-25 starting wage
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) with employer contributions
• 401K
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Voluntary Benefit options
  
  

More About Our Company

We are an equal opportunity employer and one of North America's leading manufacturers of quality residential and commercial interior wood doors. The great service and products we are able to deliver are a result of the hard work and talent of our exceptional team. We work very hard to hire the best team members who share our core values in respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and quality in everything we do. A supportive team with diverse backgrounds and career experiences from all around the world strengthens who we are and provides many opportunities for continuous growth and development within our Company.

This job is Safety Sensitive and therefore is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test including marijuana. Must be 18 years of age to apply