Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Join us in living our mission of * 'Loving Care in the Spirit of Christ'.*

Our Home offers a positive, encouraging and Christian environment among colleagues and residents where your work is valued.

We are excited to role out a new position to our organization. The employee benefits/payroll specialist position is 32-40 hrs/week. The salary range is $18-$27/hr.

Scope of Position: The Employee Benefits/Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration of all employee benefits, file reports such as OSHA, work comp, and 403(b) retirement plans, processing payroll company wide, and submitting payroll taxes and retirement funds accurately!

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a business field and/or two years experience in employee benefits preferred.
• Payroll experience required.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Computer knowledge/experience required.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and under time limit pressures.
• Must have a pleasant disposition and possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Be familiar with and knowledgeable of all employee benefits, including but not limited to eligibility requirements and how benefits are administered.

2. Work with new hires, current employees and terminated employees to assure they receive the benefits they are entitled to. Complete appropriate paperwork for any employee changes and forward to the benefit company, Payroll and Accounts Payable Bookkeeper as appropriate.

3. Responsible for the administration of all insurance benefits including enrollment changes, reconciling carrier invoices, open enrollment, COBRA reporting, governmental reporting etc.

4. Responsible for the preparation of Form 1095-Cs and associated annual reporting

5. Responsible for the administration of the 403(b) retirement plan including employee enrollments/changes, eligibility for match, annual employer TPA reporting, government reporting etc.

6. Manage all protected leaves and ADA requests.

7. Review invoices from benefit companies for accuracy, makes any necessary changes and forward to the Accounts Payable Bookkeeper for payment.

8. Establish and maintain files to document the appropriate notification and administration of employee benefits and maintain the necessary records to determine employee eligibility.

9. Meet with employees who are terminating employment to conduct an exit interview, complete termination paper and review the status of their employee benefits including COBRA rights, if appropriate.

10. Keeps current with benefit laws and regulations.

11. Responsible for EEOC reporting

12. Complete necessary reports to comply with Federal, State, and organizational requirements.

• Complete all Workers Compensation reports, file and follow up on all cases.
• Complete OSHA reports and post within facility as required.
• Respond to unemployment claims
• Coordinate the Employee Safety Committee. Track employee incident reports, submit data to committee and explore ways to improve job safety in the Home.
• Complete turnover analysis reporting.
• Plan and organize employee recognition events.
• Plan and organize employee training sessions. Verify that assigned employee training is completed.
• Monitor and keep current, organizational documentation of employee policies including the employee handbook etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Eureka, IL 61530: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $27