Payroll & Benefits Analyst - Fishers Technology

Fisher's Technology
Fisher’s mission is to make our customers extremely happy through technology offerings and services that maximize business efficiency and performance. And we do all that while having a great time and loving our work. Fisher's Technology has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Idaho” for the last fifteen years.

Fisher’s is Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington’s leading provider of technology to help businesses perform at the top of their game. We manage IT environments (servers, cloud environments, network equipment, computers, mobile devices, applications, Cloud, VoIP, and internet services), sell and service office equipment (from Canon, Konica Minolta, HP, OCE and many others), and streamline business operations with electronic document management and related software solutions. Learn more at www.fisherstech.com.

Payroll and Benefits Analyst
Fisher’s is seeking a qualified individual to fill our Payroll and Benefits Analyst position which is located at our corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. This position will report to the HR Director. This valuable team member will be responsible for processing semi-monthly payrolls, managing the HRIS and benefit systems, generating payroll reports, updating multiple systems and various other responsibilities. We are looking for someone who is independent, driven, a great listener, thorough, outgoing, easily trusted, positive, genuine, and loves working with people and data. The right individual for this position will also have a strong attention to detail, be well organized, be able to manage multiple projects proficiently, and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.

Essential Job Functions:

Payroll

• Support semi-monthly payroll data collection process, and continuously address and clarify data related inquiries as needed under the guidance of the HR Director.
• Manage HRIS system (Paylocity).
• Enter, maintain, process and support payroll including timesheets, wages, commissions, bonuses, payroll changes, new hire information and other payments on a semi-monthly basis, accurately and confidentially.
• Accurately calculate and issue paychecks, mandatory and voluntary deductions including taxes, health benefits, 401(k), HSA contributions, garnishments, liens, direct deposit requests and other transactions as needed and as issues arise.
• Research, compare and advise management on compensation matters including federal and state employment regulations, tax changes, minimum wage rates, and benefits and compensation policies.
• Create, process, maintain and store a variety of documents and administrative records.
• Generate payroll and HR reports and analyze data.
• Properly manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Regularly complete and return employee’s verification of employment forms.

Benefit Administration

• Support monthly benefit data collection process, and continuously address and clarify data related inquiries as needed under the guidance of the HR Director.
• Discuss benefit options with new employees and help them enroll.
• Assist employees with benefit questions.
• Audit monthly benefit invoices and work with carriers to correct any errors.
• Maintain benefit administration software program (Employee Navigator).
• Manage annual benefit reporting such as 5500, ACA, etc.
• Assist with annual 401(k) audit.
• Assist with annual benefit meetings and enrollments.
• Assist with annual worker’s compensation renewal and audit.

General HR

• Backup HR Coordinator with new employee onboarding.
• Assist with acquisitions as needed.
• Manage leaves of absence.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by the HR Director.

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all employee and company related matters.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or HR is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years’ experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). Paylocity experience is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years’ experience processing payroll for a multi-state employer.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, IF function, Pivot Tables, and general formulas.
• Excellent with Microsoft Office programs including Word and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and adapt well to change.
• Proficient at time management and meets required deadlines.
• Must be extremely dependable and possess good judgment.
• Approachable and appropriate demeanor when interacting with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing environment.
• Independent and Assertive

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate must be analytical, detail focused, proficient using Microsoft Excel, process-minded, dependable, and able to demonstrate skill in payroll and benefit administration. This person must also be a strong self-motivated problem solver, able to work under strict deadlines and produce consistent, accurate results. The candidate will have knowledge and experience working with HRIS systems. Must be able to build and maintain strong positive relationships, adapt to a changing work environment and use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information. Successful candidate must demonstrate a committed drive to provide exemplary customer service.

Fisher’s Technology offers an extensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Extra Floating Holiday
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance