Payroll & Benefits Associate (53577)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Payroll and Benefits Associate will assist with processing payroll twice a month, processing and reviewing payroll & benefits reports, sorting and distributing payroll/benefits-related correspondence, assisting Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance on projects, and other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with payroll input, transmission and filing duties.
• Assist with reporting and auditing within the payroll and benefits departments
• Assist with routine payroll and benefit duties between processing cycles
• Answering employee inquiries regarding Payroll and Benefits
• Scanning and Retention of Payroll & Benefit Related Documents
• Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community

• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
• Assist with the administration, communication, and compliance of the company’s benefits programs, defined benefit, and health & welfare plans.
• Work closely with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources and Accounting departments
• Help coordinate the distribution of mass communications to employees regarding payroll and benefits.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Strong Microsoft “Excel” experience necessary
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional
• Ability to work well in at team environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior payroll or benefits experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Not applicable for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Professional, business office setting

Salary : $46,000