Pay Range: $ 60,100.00 - $ 72,000.00

We offer a pay-for-performance compensation program including bonuses for all employees and a competitive benefits package. Seehttps://www.cuofco.org/careersfor a high-level overview of our benefits package and bonus offerings.

Remote Eligible: Hybrid

Responsible for preparing and processing automated payrolls for the credit union’s employees. Completes supporting documentation including related payroll reports, reconciliations, and records. Performs general office support functions and assists department staff on projects as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (includes the following). May perform other duties as requested or assigned.

• Processes payroll for employees on a regular schedule, including wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Maintains accurate payroll records and compliant retention processes.
• Reviews and validates timesheets, attendance records, and other relevant documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll data.
• Participates in audit processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of payroll records and procedures, including time and attendance system; completes payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary.
• Completes verifications of employment, responses to unemployment claims, or similar payroll requests.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, discrepancies, and issues; provides guidance and education, collaborating with internal or external partners as needed.
• Generates and distributes recurring and ad-hoc reports for internal teams on a regular basis, and with external partners or agencies as needed.
• Ensures legal compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements; monitors regulatory changes and updates internal processes accordingly.
• Prepares and submits quarterly and annual tax filings and related reporting at federal, state, and local levels (including 941’s and W2’s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinates with internal and external teams for annual 401k compliance and non-discrimination testing.
• Completes recurring reconciliations for benefit and financial plans including medical insurance, retirement plans, and spending accounts; partners with appropriate stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluates existing payroll and HRIS related processes and recommends or implements changes to align with best practices and foster continuous improvement.
• May serve as back-up for HRIS data-entry, HRIS maintenance, LOA support, and benefits support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; plus 3 years of payroll experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. UKG experience preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Understanding of Human Resources reporting and record keeping requirements. Strong organization skills and attention to accuracy and details. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of employment and wage and hour laws. Ability to maintain confidential information. Demonstrated analytic skills, utilizing database reporting. Certified Payroll Specialist preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to sit for long periods. The employee continually is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Limited travel required to visit CU locations as needed.

MEMBER FOCUSED

Creates trust by building relationships and actively discovers the right solutions for Members and peers; understands that the credit union exists as a result of Member trust and loyalty in the organization and employees; is passionate and dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Members.

COOPERATION AND TEAMWORK

Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; works harmoniously with others; uses and understands diplomacy and tact; encourages collaboration; seeks opinions; is candid with peers; values working relationships. Readily puts in extra effort to accomplish important tasks.

DECISION QUALITY

Understands the member’s best interest is first; demonstrates decisions which are based on creating the best possible outcome for the member; makes decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most recommendations and decisions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems creating effective solutions; is resilient and will own the solution and the problem; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

ACTION ORIENTED

Pushes self and others to achieve the best possible results for the Member, organization and employees; proactively seeks out opportunities; raises hand, rather than waits to be asked; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; understands that it’s OK to make a mistake (fail forward).

ADAPTABLE

Learns on the fly; is a relentless, versatile and an active learner; open to change; can learn new skills and knowledge; analyzes both successes and failures for opportunities to improve; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weaknesses and limits.

INNOVATION

A cultural mindset that supports new ideas, fosters experimentation and drives continuous improvement to deliver member value.

Combines and brings forward ideas in unique ways to make connections between disparate ideas; willingness to explore different lines of thought and suggestions and try new ideas through experimentation, views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions to benefit members.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin