HR: Payroll & Benefits Clerk

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“Partners in an exceptional aging journey”

About Us: Care Around the Block is a family-owned local home care business who offers Care Management and Caregiving services to older adults. We are passionate about helping our clients and making their life easier. Our team is dedicated to living our core values every day and working as a collaborative team to accomplish our goals. We are looking for a strong team player who is dependable and eager to join a team of professionals.

Full-Time

Summary: The Payroll & Benefits Clerk facilitates the payroll process at all business locations. This role administers Payroll & Benefits for all employees and acts as liaison between employees and providers (Insurance and Payroll). The Payroll & Benefits Clerk provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including recruiting, interviewing, record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry. Our ideal candidate has knowledge of the payroll function, strong analytical and critical thinking, and is eager to learn.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for growth
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401k
• Employer paid Tele-Medicine
• Employee recognition program
• Cell phone reimbursement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Pass a Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, and DMV Check at hire and randomly as required by company policy. Must maintain motor vehicle license and insurability per company policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and coordinate weekly payroll processes including the submission of wages to Worker’s Comp, retention of documents, and oversight of compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements.
• Manage payroll workload and resolve issues to meet company requirements for accuracy and compliance, as well as confidentiality.
• Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions, and terminations in regard to payroll. Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems related to payroll and benefits.
• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits.
• Provide support to Human Resource Department to achieve departmental goals.
• Assists with new-employee background checks & drug screens.
• Reconciles benefits statements.
• Assists with processing of terminations.
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Files documents into appropriate employee files.
• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.
• Prepares new-employee files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Care Around the Block is an Equal Opportunity Employer.