Payroll & Benefits Administrator

$53,000 - $56,000/Yr

Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis plays a crucial role in the Administration & Finance department, responsible for processing payroll and managing employee benefits. This position ensures accurate payroll processing, maintains payroll records, and serves as a liaison between employees and benefits providers, while also assisting with additional accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and seasonal weekly payrolls in a timely manner, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with payroll items.
• Maintain current and accurate payroll records for all employees.
• Process and submit all union pay according to collective bargaining agreements, maintaining clear records of union-related filings.
• Collaborate with Human Resources regarding new employees and coordinate employment changes.
• Complete requests for employment verification, payroll garnishment, and unemployment claims.
• Act as primary liaison to payroll and benefits vendors and providers.
• Perform the role of 401(k) Plan Administrator and manage related duties.
• Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including managing open enrollment periods and communicating benefit information.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee payroll and benefits-related questions, providing high-quality internal customer service.
• Conduct research, create reports, and provide information to the Controller and Director of Administration & Finance about payroll and benefits.

Requirements

• Associates degree in accounting or related field.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience or a satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong payroll and benefits administration experience, preferably with third-party payroll management systems like Paychex.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with at least one accounting package.
• Experience working with union payroll is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Problem-solving and process-improvement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work as a team player.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $53,000 - $56,000 Annual
• Robust benefits package including health insurance, open PTO policy, 401k match, and more.