Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering payroll and benefit operations in support of Finance Director and HR Director.

JOB DUTIES:

• Interact with Office Staff, Directors, COO, CEO, Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Committees, and other EPR leadership.
• Administer monthly and quarterly payroll processing, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and consistency (120 employees).
• Administer health, dental, vision, LTD/Life, FAMLI, FSA, and workers compensation benefits including assistance with employee communication, enrollments, terminations, COBRA.
• Reconcile benefits across eligibility, enrollment, payroll & invoicing.
• In collaboration with HR and Finance, facilitate leave of absence tracking and monitoring for internal purposes and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in improvement of existing payroll and benefit processes of the company.
• Document and maintain policies and procedures related to payroll and benefit operations.
• Assist with obtaining/maintaining state and federal compliance with payroll and benefit practices.
• Be present and assist in monthly and year-end payroll processes.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve payroll/benefits issues.
• Work in a standard office environment and use general office equipment (phone, PC, MAC, printer, etc.).
• Exercise good problem-solving and task prioritization.
• Excellent team player while being an effective individual contributor.
• Responsible, trustworthy, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Perform all essential job functions/responsibilities at a high standard.
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism, clear communication, and is a self-starter.
• Consistently present themselves in a professional manner, in addition to maintaining and exhibiting positive behavior, interactions, and responses.
• Perform other duties or projects as appropriate, assigned by COO, office departments, or Board of Directors.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe, preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in corporate setting, with 3 years experience in Payroll and Benefit administration, preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers (preferably MAC).
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, payroll system (Paychex).
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Personable and self-motivated.
  
  

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Experience:

• Payroll & Benefit management: 3 years (Required)
  
  

License/Certification:

• Certified Payroll Professional Certificate (Preferred)
  
  

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Collins, CO 80524