Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At CSD, our mission is to enable every individual to reach his or her full potential by providing programs that will develop new skills and concepts to maximize their ability to learn within their natural environments and to empower families by providing supportive coaching and behavior management.

CSD's people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands and are receiving the best possible care.  

PAYROLL - BENEFITS MANAGER 

The Payroll & Benefits Manager administers payroll and benefits for the employees of CSD. These responsibilities include executing and validating semi-monthly gross to net pay calculations, ensuring the timely and accurate distribution of pay and deductions, in addition to administering the benefit programs to include enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and approving invoices for payment.

Process, review, and balance bi-weekly payroll. Ensure payroll transactions are processed correctly for time, earnings, benefits, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and other items that affect pay &/or company liability

POSITION SUMMARY & QUALIFICATIONS

• Responsible for compensation/payroll administration, reconciliations to General Ledger and other accounts

• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees.

• Administer benefits programs, consult with, and advise employees on eligibility for all insurance and 401(k).

• Develop census data and provide census to broker. Develop company cost information for new plans and makes recommendations to CEO, VP of Human Resources, and CFO.

• Work with CEO, VP of Human Resources, CFO, and benefits broker to secure benefits and maintain cost-effective use of the benefits.

• Coordinate yearly Open Enrollment Meetings with employees & broker. Arrange for distribution of materials from carriers and process changes with deadlines.

• Conduct new employee orientation.

• Ensure that employees understand benefit programs and counsel employees as situations arise. Work as a liaison with insurance carriers/brokers and employees to resolve issues.

• Calculate employee payroll insurance deductions based on enrollment paperwork & notify the payroll company of those changes.

• Review payroll for accuracy.

• Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws about benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to the VP of Human Resources.

• Completes salary, benefits, and other HR-related surveys.

• Contributes to and helps maintain the HR SharePoint site.

• Assist with recruitment efforts, job descriptions, placement advertisements for internal and external use, background and reference checks and investigations, social media recruiting, and interview scheduling and follow-up process.

• Administer employment paperwork, I-9, W-2, and logs about applicant flow procedures.

• Updates employee change requests, assist and prepares correspondence to outside requests: employment verifications, child support, unemployment, workers' compensation, etc.

• Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.

• Performs all other duties as required and assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll/benefits function, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.

• Demonstrated knowledge in wage and hour law. Experience using a human resources information system, preferably Namely.

• Internet savvy with the ability to navigate and manage employee benefits changes on multiple carrier websites.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, knowledgeable and proficient in the use of office equipment and systems.

• Proficient in word, database management, Excel (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Etc.), and Internet software programs.

• Able to professionally and effectively interact and communicate, verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the public from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and disciplinary backgrounds. Strong editing skills.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team, take the initiative, prioritize, and accurately perform multiple tasks, and efficiently meet deadlines and changing priorities.

• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion about the work environment. Able to appropriately interpret and apply policies and procedures.

• Able to be flexible and adaptable to the changes within the company.

• Proficient with payroll software and HRIS system.

• 5 years of experience processing payroll & benefits administration in multi-state.

• 100% compliance with California, Oregon, and Hawaii labor law documentation procedures.

• 100% accuracy for semimonthly payroll.

• Implement arbitration provisions and documentation.