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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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Becket, MA, USA
Full-time

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for compilation and recording of employee time and payroll data, health and wellness plan information, processing of  bi-weekly payroll and benefit using Automated Data Processing (ADP) for the company, in an efficient, accurate and confidential manner.  

Areas of Responsibility: 

Payroll

  • Maintains payroll and related records.
  • Continually maintains and updates employee information in Payroll System database to ensure accuracy of output each payroll period.
  • Works with registrars and program staff to on- board new and re-hires into the ADP Recruiting/WorkForceNow payroll systems and Ultracamp (online
    • Tracks and runs all criminal background checks
    • Assists with staff check-ins; collecting and processing paperwork, updating systems and/or BCCYMCA website as needed  
  • Balances and controls earnings and deduction totals.
  • Determines and corrects out-of-balance conditions using registers and reports.
  • Documents and updates procedures.
  • Responds to inquiries from financial and government institutions regarding information on individual employees (e.g. employment verifications, unemployment information).

Benefits

  • Maintains accurate employee benefit records including new enrollments and family and employment status changes.
  • Provides employees with information regarding benefit programs.
  • Works closely with a variety of vendors to support plan administration (e.g. YRetirement, YBenefits, Delta Dental).
  • Assists with open enrollment process and implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans.
  • Assists in the implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans.
  • Makes presentations on benefit programs for newly hired employees.
  • Assists with monthly benefits plan funding, billing, benefits accounting, and reconciliation.
  • Maintains employee records of sick leave (if applicable), length of service, retirement status, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) records, time off with pay records and miscellaneous other records.
  • Coordinate and respond to unemployment claims.
  • Ensures compliance with all federal programs such as HIPPA and COBRA; administers COBRA continuation program

 General

  • Maintains high level of confidentiality and has a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations as they relate to human resources.
  • Creates reports for finance and HR department as needed (e.g. benefit, ACA, pre/post tax deductions, overtime tracking, applicant tracking, etc.)
  • Prepares journal entries and records expenses to the general ledger.
  • Performs other related duties as requested by the CFO and Human Resources Manager.
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet ongoing business needs.
Educational Background: 
College degree or equivalent training preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two to three years’ experience processing payroll required
  • Experience in Human Resources specifically benefits administration preferred.
  • Must possess technical ability to effectively utilize Human Resources Information System including running various tasks to complete accurate scheduled payroll and reporting, updating benefit plan information and monitoring it’s accuracy.
  • Ability to collaborate well with others.
  • Ability to keep a steady work schedule with regular, predictable attendance to ensure steady work flow and minimal disruption to department schedules and deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional interaction, including working with vendors and third party administrators.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under general supervision.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all information and meeting rigid deadlines.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
  • Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
  • Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
  • Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 12 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit