Payroll And Benefit Consultant - Remote

GuidantHR provides Human Resource, Employee Benefits, and Payroll outsourcing solutions for companies across the US.

This position is a great opportunity to learn and grow in all areas of HR.

Must have the ability to travel within the immediate Tampa Bay area, throughout Florida, and nationwide to client locations, is needed for the overall success of the position. Travel expectation is approximately 25% or less.

Job Duties:

• Process payroll for multiple clients and train clients on the use of online payroll system.
• Develop and/or process reports from payroll for internal and external use.
• Check to ensure that calls, voicemails and/or emails by clients are followed through daily.
• Research, reconcile and manage the monthly benefit bills for carriers and clients
• Administer the monthly benefit enrollments for new hires and assist with premium collection and data entry of elections in carriers system.
• Prepare and distribute written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, payroll updates, and human resource policies.
• Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection.
• Develop methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management.
• Ability to travel to and from clients as needed to conduct business and/or on-board new client.
• Partner with clients to educate managers and employees on company policies
• Provide timely response to management and employees inquiries regarding HR issues, and ensure consistent and equitable application of policies and procedures
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee information
• Generate reports and compile data and statistical information as requested
• Check Multiple HR email inbox & respond to general inquires timely.
• Routine problem-solving assistance for employees support for HR initiatives and or projects
• Process COBRA events, leave requests including FMLA, LOA, and Workers’ Compensation
• Assist in implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans including open enrollment
• Respond to re-employment assistance requests (unemployment), employment verification requests (VOE) and e-verify
• All other tasks or projects as assigned or needed on an as is basis for the company

Education and/or Experience

• At least 2-4 years of experience in related field including experience providing benefit and payroll services
• College degree preferred but will consider specific prior experience
• Must be skilled in Microsoft applications, benefits software, and internet research
• Must have excellent telephone etiquette
• Good spelling, communication and math skills
• Good time management skills
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
• Has knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures within the Human Resources field
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be an achiever and work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to react to change productively
• Routine problem-solving ability
• Ability to determine when a problem/issue should be elevated
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Interpersonal savvy – relates well with all people
• Builds rapport and effective relations and uses diplomacy and tact. Confidentiality is crucial
• Approachability – is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener
• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard, and is action oriented
• Problem solving & decision making – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems, finds sources for input, makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement
• Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Developing self & others – confident and assertive when providing coaching, guidance or direction
• Excellent communications skills including verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and multi-task
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, proficiency with Excel, required
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work effectively with all employees
• Ability to maintain high ethical standard and professionalism in dealing with sensitive issues

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in the Tampa Bay, FL area.
• Must have dedicated work space at residence, free of distractions, noise, and ability to provide a professional environment when working and interacting with clients via phone and video calls.
• Home workspace and equipment must comply with confidentiality protocols and HIPAA guidelines.
• Must have the ability to work 8AM to 5PM daily with occasional days requiring work past 5PM.
• Must have the ability to travel via automobiles, planes, trains to service clients.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, required.
• Subject to background and drug testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What HR software or tools do you have the most experience with? Examples: Outlook, Excel, Word, PDF, ADP, Paycom, Dominion Payroll, Employee Benefit Carrier Portals, Zywave, Mineral, other website and software solutions.
• Outline your process for organizing your work day/week. What is your task organization methodology that you use to deliver quality work?
• What steps do you take when processing payroll? What is the most important step in processing payroll?
• Define the employee benefits life cycle. What has been your role in this process?
• What do you feel is your greatest strength?
• What words or phrases would you use to describe yourself?
• What is your desired annual rate of pay?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human Resources: 2 years (Preferred)
• Payroll: 2 years (Preferred)
• Benefits administration: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote