Payroll, Benefits and Leave Assistant

The Payroll, Benefits & Leave Assistant will assist with payroll and benefits administration and will assist with the administration of employee leave.

About the role

• Be the first point of contact for answering benefit, payroll, and leave questions.
• Submit invoices to Finance for processing and payment.
• Act as backup for payroll submissions.
• Distribute initial FMLA, LOA, and OJI paperwork.
• Manage the garnishment cycle, including signing for the garnishment, submitting it to Paylocity for deduction, and auditing for accuracy and completion.

Responsibilities

• Recordkeeping & Data Entry
• Reporting
• Aid in the administration of employee leave

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a professional HR environment.
• Experience in payroll, benefits, and leave administration preferred.

Qualifications

• Accuracy in calculations and data entry.
• Ability to identify and correct errors in payroll and benefits data.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear and concise communication with employees and other departments.
• Maintain the privacy of employee payroll information.
• Ability to clearly explain complex benefit plans to employees and answer questions effectively.
• Technical proficiency - Familiarity with benefits administration software and payroll systems.

Skills

• Above-average interpersonal, communication, and HR consulting skills with the ability to convey a positive and professional image to applicants and employees.
• Effective oral communication skills including telephone skills and manners to handle calls in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner; ability to deal successfully with the public in a friendly manner.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining strict confidentiality/objectivity.
• Above-average public speaking/presentation skills to address small and large groups.
• Organizational skills to comply with department procedures and to keep an efficient filing system so that information is easily obtained.
• Ability to work as a team player to interact and assist all employees as necessary.
• Ability to work a heavy workload, under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs.

Physical Demands

• Sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Special Conditions

• Maintains a valid driver’s license and good driving record with an appropriate level of insurance.
• Ability to travel from administrative headquarters to assigned location and overnight travel if necessary.