Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsible for the calculation of employee hours worked from timesheets and time cards, and prepares information for submission to third-party payroll vendor. Responsible for reviewing the payroll information once processed and received for accuracy, and for the distribution of paychecks to all employees. Coordinates and monitors FMLA and leaves of absence. Works with the third-party administrator (TPA) for the employee’s retirement accounts, to include deferrals, participant status changes, plan loans / withdrawals, election changes, annual census and ensuring 5500 is completed in a timely manner. Prepares insurance premium payments, third party administrator (Colonial) payments and the reconcilement of those against the billing received by the vendors. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to employee benefits and federal wage and hour laws. Responsible for coordinating and administering Benefits Orientation sessions (insurance and retirement benefits) to new employees and enrollment to new plan participants. Responsible for ensuring that all 5500’s are completed in a timely manner with the TPA’s. Works on special projects for the Director of Human Resources as needed. Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs. May act as a backup to the Staffing Coordinator in periods of absence. Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or GED. Must have at least 4 - 5 years prior experience working with benefits for a corporate entity and have familiarity with insurance reconciliations. Must be a hard working team player with professional attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to prioritize, plan and perform tasks with little direction is necessary. Good organizational, interpersonal, communications and customer relation skills are required. Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Word and Excel software. Bilingual speaking and writing skills in English and Spanish are required. Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Prior working experience with both payroll and benefits is preferred.

Company Description

The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is a legally chartered corporation operating under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of furnishing a potable water and wastewater utility service for rural residents of eastern Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and northwestern Cameron County as described in Certificates of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10553 and 20645 (CCN). The Corporation’s CCN boundary encompasses 973 square miles and either surrounds or is adjacent to 16 cities and/or communities that operate public water systems. The system presently serves more than 44,900 meter connections, which include households, numerous businesses, 24 schools, and six other Public Water Systems, from six surface water treatment plants and one reverse osmosis treatment plant. The 44,900 meter connections represent an estimated population of nearly 180,000. The surface water treatment plants treat surface water conveyed by six irrigation districts. The original source of the raw water is the Rio Grande River. The reverse osmosis treatment plant treats brackish groundwater. Of these meter connections, approximately 2,000 are also served by the corporation’s wastewater system. The corporation’s operating policies, rates, tariffs and regulations are formulated and implemented by a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the members of the Corporation.