Benefits/Payroll Assistant

Avalon Health Care Management in Salt Lake is hiring a full-time Benefits/Payroll Assistant at $26.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
• Works cooperatively with payroll, worker’s compensation, and HR departments to process and coordinate employee benefit enrollment, including those relating to workers’ compensation claims.
• Enrolls employees and processes life status changes.
• Engages with employees and facility staff to answer benefit-related questions via phone and email.
• Works cooperatively with the leave department to ensure repayment of all missed premiums while employees are out on leave.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Manages manual check requests from facilities and corporate office; processes checks in payroll system, obtains appropriate approval signatures, and files associated paperwork.
• Manages rate changes and new hire pay; verifies correct approvals, logs on Excel spreadsheet, and enters rates in payroll system.
• Receives garnishments via email, enters them into the payroll system, maintains a copy of all garnishments, and works with facilities to enter different garnishments (e.g., child support).
• Fills out all associated garnishment paperwork.
• Receives timesheets or other spreadsheets via email and enters all information into the payroll system; verifies payroll is correct.
• Enters all new employees into the payroll system.
• Adjusts payroll according to requests from Benefits and Shoes for Crews.
• Voids checks and reverses entries in the payroll system.
• Enters information into the system for direct deposits.
• Runs labor reports for facilities after each payroll.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits and payroll is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of administration of employee benefit programs and applicable laws.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with payroll taxes and quarter-end adjustments.
• Ability to interpret and disseminate information to individuals and groups.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and documents.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong computer and Excel skills; familiar with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in an organized and efficient manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in HR, insurance, payroll, and/or benefits administration.

Benefits

• Eligible for 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA.
• Life Insurance.
• AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment).
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
• Legal Benefits.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Auto/Home Insurance.

Pay

$26.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time.