Payroll & Benefits Coordinator - Creative Financial Staffing

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Opportunity

Our client, a family-owned and highly respected automotive dealership, is looking for a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join their HR team. This role offers tremendous growth potential within a thriving organization that values its employees and promotes from within. If you have a strong payroll background, experience in benefits administration, and are excited to support a growing HR team, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

StartingCompensation: $55K - $65K

Why Take This Payroll and Benefits Coordinator?

Growth Opportunity: This role is an entry point for growth within the HR team. The dealership’s HR Manager was promoted from this position, and the dealership consistently promotes employees from within. Sales managers started as salespeople, and accounting staff have moved up from administrative roles.

Impact and Expansion: As the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in expanding what the HR team does. The goal is to enhance onboarding, recruiting, and other HR functions, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of the department.

Employee-Focused Environment: Our client emphasizes a positive culture where employees are treated as the true face of the dealership. The organization prides itself on maintaining long-term employee relationships, which translates into stability and growth for team members.

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing

• As the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will accurately process weekly payroll for hourly team members, semi-monthly for managers, and monthly for the sales team.
• Handle bonus payroll monthly and manage payroll accuracy based on productivity reports.
• Use Paycor for payroll processing and CDK for accounting, ensuring compliance with all payroll regulations.

1. Benefits Administration

• Administer self-insured benefits plans as the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, manage open enrollment, and address employee benefits questions.
• Handle the billing process for benefit vendors and process benefits terminations as needed.
• Ensure that all employee benefits are managed efficiently, improving the overall employee experience.

1. HR Compliance

• Maintain a basic understanding of payroll and benefits regulations to ensure compliance.
• As the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will assist with reporting and auditing to support internal controls and compliance requirements.

1. Projects and HR Support

• Assist with various HR projects, including converting manual new-hire forms to an electronic system.
• Contribute to improving payroll processes and supporting HR initiatives that drive organizational success.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior Payroll Experience: You should have experience in payroll processing, ideally in a payroll accounting role. Experience with Paycor is a plus but not required.
• Benefits Administration Experience: Familiarity with self-insured benefit plans is beneficial, and you should be comfortable administering employee benefits.
• Strong Communication Skills: As the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will be the point of contact for employees, handling potentially difficult conversations, so strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Stable Job History: Our client is seeking someone who is looking for a long-term fit with opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $55K - $65K based on experience.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k) with 2% match, AD&D, STD, LTD, and HSA with a monthly company contribution.

Work Environment:

This role is 100% onsite, providing professional courtesy and collaboration in a close-knit environment. As the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you’ll be joining a dealership that prioritizes its people, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll and benefits career and are excited about the potential for growth, apply today!

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MaxSalary: USD65000
MinSalary: USD55000