Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Company: Rocs
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
*Why You Want To Work Here:*Founded in 1823, we are a seminary
that prepares leaders from around the world for both ordained and
lay service in the Church. Students from all across the United
States and from many other countries have found their way to our
seminary to be shaped by the discipline of worship in an
environment committed to learning so that they can serve Christ
effectively.*Position Overview:*The Payroll and Benefits Specialist
administers the activities relating to the Seminarys payroll,
benefits, including employee leaves. The Payroll and Benefits
Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate payroll
administration including timekeeping for all employees. The Payroll
and Benefits Specialist is also responsible for managing and
processing benefit orientation, enrollment, on-going maintenance,
and account reconciliation which includes auditing monthly invoices
for all payroll and benefits related vendors.*Essential Functions
of the Payroll and Benefits Specialist:*_*Administrative
Support:*_* Manages full package of employee benefits (medical,
dental, vision, 403(B), COBRA, FMLA, LTD, FSA)* Maintain current
employee files ensuring compliance with our policies and Virginia
State regulations.* Assist with coaching and counseling all
employees regarding HR policies and programs and ensure
compliance.* Provide assistance and counsel to employees in matters
relating to benefits (health insurance, short- and long-term
disability, pension, etc.)* Prepare internal employee
communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company
policies.* Assist with the on-boarding process for all new
employees including background checks, reference checks, employment
letters, welcome and orientation, etc.* Assist the off-boarding
employee process including scheduling exit interviews as
appropriate.* Ensure ongoing employee compliance with I-9
regulations.* Assist with monitoring and preparing for bi-annual
and new employee performance review.* Assist with maintaining and
updating job description database.* Assist with updating
organizational chart.* Advise the Director of Finance and
Accounting and Sr. Vice President for Finance, Administration and
Operations on changes in payroll/benefits best practices, trends,
and applicable laws.* Ensure accuracy of salary and benefits data,
in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Accounting.*
Support the Director of Finance and Accounting and Sr. Vice
President for Finance, Administration and Operations through
preparing communications, organizing meetings, taking notes, and
writing minutes, etc.* Support the Director of Finance and
Accounting and Sr. Vice President for Finance, Administration and
Operations with employee trainings and special events._*PAYROLL AND
BENEFITS*_* Process bi-weekly payroll.* Maintain accurate and
current files for all payroll related matters, including tax and
garnishment files.* Prepare federal and state tax, workers
compensation, disability filings as needed.* Keep abreast of
changes to federal and state payroll regulations, making
recommendations for appropriate and necessary changes to payroll
policies and procedures as appropriate.* Assist with monitoring
employee leave and overtime status.* Administer employee benefits
including health insurance, pension, life, and disability
insurance, 403(b) plan, health savings accounts, flexible spending
accounts, etc.* Reconcile benefits billing.* Provide support as
needed with annual audit in the area of payroll.* Take a lead in
planning and implementing yearly open enrollment.* Manage the
enrollment and maintenance of student health insurance.* Prepare
Payroll general ledger entries.* Assists with accounting and
finance projects as needed.*Competencies of the Payroll and
Benefits Specialist:** Excellent communication skills, both oral
and written.* Ability to organize tasks, to organize space, files,
and systems to enable efficient services.* Discreet, professional,
and positive attitude and approach to all matters, especially
confidential material and information.* Strong analytical skills
with excellent attention to detail.* Excellent technology skills
particularly with Microsoft Suite (Excel and Word, primarily) and
web-based database platforms.* Payroll and benefits administration
experience preferred.* Knowledge of Paycom or other similar Human
Resources Information Systems preferred.*Skills & Abilities of the
Payroll and Benefits Specialist:** Associate or bachelors degree in
accounting or human resources or relevant work experience.* SHRM
Certification a plus.* 2-5 years of experience working in Payroll
and/or Human Resources* Proficient Microsoft office suites, HRI
systems, Microsoft 365, and other databases.#NOTGAJOBJob Type:
Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $74,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)*
401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life
insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to
FridayEducation:* Associate (Required)Experience:* Payroll: 2 years
(Required)* Benefits administration: 2 years (Required)Work
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