Payroll & Benefits Specialist

HiHealthCare

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Honolulu, HI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid Holiday

    Paid time off for volunteering

    Lunch Subsidy

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    HiHealthCare is a locally owned, serving hospitals, homecare, correctional and medical facilities across the Hawaiian Islands. HiHealthCare is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. HiHealthCare operates the following 3 divisions: Hawaii Home Care dba HiHomeCare (home care), Cradles n’ Crayons (pediatric home care), and Hawaii Nursing dba HiNursing (staffing).

    At HiHealthCare, we specialize in connecting healthcare professionals, nurses and caregivers with the medical facilities and home care positions in need of their expertise. We serve our clients with the same compassion we would share with our own families, but with the professionalism of medical practitioners. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our patients and staff, connecting through core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedication.

    We are committed to the consistent delivery of quality, dependable service and professionalism. Our goal is to provide the best health care services with a smile and dignity.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is the company’s key team member to ensure that employee payroll processing is performed accurately and in a timely manner that meets federal and state regulations. This team member will also be responsible for employee benefits to include hours reporting, eligibility tracking, and enrollment finalization. This position impacts a rapidly growing organization and the dynamic field of healthcare services. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will oversee payroll processes, manage benefit enrollment, and collaborate with a team of skilled professionals to maximize efficiency and productivity in day to day operations.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Process weekly payroll for healthcare field employees

    Integrate Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) with payroll processing

    Maintain employee database regarding salary and pay

    Reviews employee payroll deductions weekly

    Address queries regarding payroll from field staff

    Set up payroll arrangements for new hires and terminate ex-employee files

    Maintain payroll system for accuracy

    Audit timesheets and EVV accurately to ensure wages are properly distributed

    Communicate with team and field staff any changes or updates to payroll processes

    Remain in compliance with all federal, state, and company’s requirements at all times

    Demonstrates respect for HIPAA and employee privacy

    Understands internal reporting such as cash required, tax liability, and allocations

    Responsible for benefits eligibility workflow

    Runs monthly hours reporting and tracks monthly eligibility

    Finalizes and communicates benefit enrollments to employees

    Audits payroll deductions in correlation to benefit enrollment

    Updates payroll and benefits documentation regularly

    Main point of contact for all field employee’s payroll and benefit inquiries

    Assists HR department with Open Enrollment

    Assists with HR tasks and collaborative discussion

    COMPETENCIES

    Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals

    Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment

    Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values

    Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions

    Motivation: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Drive and energy to thrive in the healthcare market

    Dependability: Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Exceptional team player

    Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Must champion the candidate experience; Innovative thinker

    BENEFITS

    This position is a full time located in the Honolulu office, with supervisor approval qualifies for following:

    Workflex Program

    Daily employer provided lunch under the HiGroup Daily Grinds Program

    Gym/fitness reimbursements

    Parking or buss pass subsidy

    Cell phone reimbursement

    Support of continuing education

    13 paid holidays (includes birthday off)

    Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

    Paid Time Off accrual (PTO)

    Employee snacks and drinks

    Career advancement

    401K, 4% matching and profit sharing (after eligibility requirements are met)

    Health benefits (medical, drug, vision, dental)

    Group Term Life Insurance (employer paid)

    Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

    Additional Life Insurance

    Aflac Insurance (Disability, Cancer, Critical Care)

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)