Job Description

As the Payroll & Benefits Specialist you run accurate, timely payrolls. You also assist employees with other needs (pay and benefits changes, leave, COBRA, etc.) and perform a variety of related administration functions.

Essential Functions: You must be able to perform these essential functions of the job:

• Accurately process payroll on a bi-weekly basis and resolve payroll discrepancies with grace, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Update payroll changes such as pay increases, exemptions, insurance coverage, savings, benefits, taxes, deductions, garnishments, etc.
• Administer Company 401(k) program
• Maintain employee files in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and statues. Maintain current knowledge of relevant payroll/HR laws.
• Keep employee records up-to-date by timely processing employee status changes in Paycom.
• Retain employee confidence by keeping their information confidential.
• Provide payroll information to management and employees.
• Prepare reports including EEO-1, affirmative action plans, etc. Conduct or assist with records audits, e.g., I-9, 401(k), payroll, etc.
• Suggest ways to improve the functioning and effectiveness of payroll.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years payroll experience (Paycom strongly preferred) and a quick learner
• solid knowledge of major Utah and federal payroll laws
• able to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit grace under pressure in a busy work environment
• willingly take direction and also work independently
• skillfully operate MS Office suite (Word, Excel), web browsers, and other computer programs
• possess high integrity and maintain strict confidentiality (PII, PHI).
• punctual and reliable attendance
• provide great customer service (emotionally resilient and cheerful)
• excellent written and verbal English skills

Pay Range: $33-37/hr. DOE

Benefits include:

• Biannual company bonus
• 401(k) company match up to 6%
• 3 weeks of PTO (accrued)
• 11 paid company holidays
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Company-paid STD/LTD leave, life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave