PAYROLL & BENEFITS ASSISTANT (BILINGUAL)

Description

An administrative professional working at the direction of the Compensation and Benefits Director, the Payroll & Benefits (P&B) Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting with payroll administration including timekeeping, creation of semi-monthly payrolls, administration of employee benefits, workers compensation and related tasks. Fluent in English and Spanish, the P&B Assistant will provide exceptional customer service and serve as the main point of contact for employees with routine questions; must be able to understand and explain to others the basic principles of timekeeping and payroll obligations, and other relevant policies and procedures.  The P&B Assistant will translate documents and conduct important employee conversations in both languages, as needed. A quick learner and proficient with MS programs, especially Excel, the P&B Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day clerical tasks such as copying and scanning documents, and handling electronic filing. The P&B Assistant will contribute to the overall success of the Payroll and Human Resources divisions, embracing teamwork, practicing complete discretion and reliably safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

1. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required, able to accurately translate from one language to the other both orally and in writing to a degree appropriate for documents with legal ramifications
2. High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
3. At least 1 year of prior related payroll or human resources experience, or 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a similar luxury environment
4. Strong Math skills and great attention to detail
5. A service-oriented personality; positive attitude, approachable and outgoing without being overbearing, possessing a pleasant and caring manner with everyone
6. Able to communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders; to follow oral and written instructions and to memorize necessary information
7. Intermediate to advanced computer skills particularly Excel; facility with Word, PowerPoint; able to learn new programs quickly and easily
8. A team player able to work well with others
9. Exceptional grooming habits, reliably presenting in clean professional business attire
10. Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable
11. Able to occasionally work long hours on weekends or holidays, as needed
12. Able to work efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision; comfortable with frequent interruptions; able to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines

Salary : $20 - $27