Payroll Operations Coordinator

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Vestwell - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Payroll Operations Coordinator at Vestwell plays a crucial role in supporting the onboarding and administration of workplace savings plans, such as 401(k) and 403(b). This entry-level position is designed for individuals who are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment. The coordinator will ensure the accuracy of payroll data and assist in resolving discrepancies, contributing to the overall mission of empowering retirement savings for employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing knowledge bases and update accordingly
• Assist Operations Associates and Senior Operations leaders
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll, deferrals, eligibility, and other related activities
• Help with the auditing of recordkeeping operations and plan administration components
• Timely completion of assigned tickets and team projects
• Meet SLAs and productivity goals
• Escalate and assist in investigating and reconciling discrepancies in data and remediating accordingly

Requirements

• Excel proficiency
• Comfort working in a start-up environment with a substantial degree of autonomy and flexibility
• Analytical and detail-oriented aptitude; a high degree of accuracy is required
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with productivity tools, especially JIRA
• Familiarity with payroll systems and payroll processing
• Knowledge of data structures and navigating databases

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Open vacation policy
• Remote-hybrid office policy
• Employee Wellbeing Committee