HR Coordinator - Payroll and Benefits

Adelbrook - Cromwell, CT

Full-time

Cromwell, CT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The HR Coordinator for Payroll and Benefits is responsible for assisting in the organization's payroll and benefits functions, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, and effective administration of employee benefits programs. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and plays a crucial role in supporting employee well-being and satisfaction while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of payroll and benefits data.

Responsibilities

• Advise agency leadership on human resources payroll related matters.
• Communicate with leadership, Directors, Managers, and Supervisors to ensure cooperative relationships.
• Partner with Human Resources Managers and other stakeholders to leverage solutions for human resources needs.
• Process the end-to-end payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.
• Verify and audit payroll calculations, timesheets, and employee records for compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiries related to payroll.
• Understand and troubleshoot employee questions regarding the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and other voluntary benefits.
• Process benefits, changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries and issues.
• Process the administration of workers compensation program and related functions, such as OSHA logs and United Heartland meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, hour, and benefits laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll and benefits regulations, implementing necessary updates to processes and systems.
• Prepare and file required payroll and benefits reports and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes and ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Educate employees on payroll and benefits processes, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate payroll and benefits-related updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in payroll and benefits software and systems, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll and benefit employment-related laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to agency-specific policies and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• College training in a closely related field, such as business administration, human resources, or psychology may be substituted for experience.