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Payroll/Benefits Assistant

Illuminus
Watertown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2026 CLOSED ON 2/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll/Benefits Assistant position at Illuminus?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

As a Payroll and Benefits Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support in matters related to employee payroll and benefits administration. You will work closely with the Payroll Specialists and others in the Finance department to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits. You will be responsible for:

  • Assisting with the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees
  • Responding to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits
  • Updating and maintaining employee records related to payroll and benefits
  • Assisting with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Assisting with the preparation of reports related to payroll and benefits

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should also have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Payroll and benefits experience preferred
  • Knowledge of timekeeping system and payroll software preferred
  • Proficiency with Word processing and spreadsheet knowledge

Benefits

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program.
  • Educational Advancement/Training Opportunities (Wound care, IV administration etc., provided by our Illuminus Institute or Other External Qualifying Educational institution)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays acquired from day one of hire.
  • Health (low to no cost), Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
  • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D - Company Paid
  • Short Term Disability - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Ancillary Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart , management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

Salary Description

$19.50 - $21.70 based on experience

Salary : $20 - $22

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