Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Avance Care

Avance Care is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. We're looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring accuracy in payroll processing and benefits administration while contributing to the overall success of our organization.

As our Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will be responsible for payroll processing, benefits administration, and related HR functions. This role requires a keen eye for detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely for all employees
• Handle benefits administration, including supporting open enrollment, employee inquiries, and COBRA administration
• Complete and file all quarterly and annual payroll taxes
• Process government filings including ACA reporting
• Perform internal audits to ensure accuracy of HRIS system, benefits, and payroll administration
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Collaborate with team members on projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other relevant regulations

Skills and Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• Critical thinker with the ability to anticipate and proactively address potential issues
• Team player who contributes to the overall success of the HR department
• Comfortable working with complex spreadsheets and government filings
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Work Environment

• This position requires working on-site at our office two days per week
• The role involves significant computer work, including extensive use of spreadsheets and databases

If you're looking for the opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team while making an impact on our organization's payroll and benefits processes, we want to hear from you!

Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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