About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Payroll and Benefits Associate will assist with processing payroll twice a month, processing and reviewing payroll & benefits reports, sorting and distributing payroll/benefits-related correspondence, assisting Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance on projects, and other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with payroll input, transmission and filing duties.
- Assist with reporting and auditing within the payroll and benefits departments
- Assist with routine payroll and benefit duties between processing cycles
- Answering employee inquiries regarding Payroll and Benefits
- Scanning and Retention of Payroll & Benefit Related Documents
- Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
- Assist with the administration, communication, and compliance of the company’s benefits programs, defined benefit, and health & welfare plans.
- Work closely with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources and Accounting departments
- Help coordinate the distribution of mass communications to employees regarding payroll and benefits.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Competencies:
- Strong Microsoft “Excel” experience necessary
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional
- Ability to work well in at team environment
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
- Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn
- Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner
- Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Prior payroll or benefits experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Professional, business office setting