Job description

Connecticut Renaissance is proud to offer a 2% base contribution to our retirement plan, as well as up to a 2% match for employees after just 45 days.

Summary:

· The Payroll Specialist/HR Coordinator will perform the full life cycle of the payroll administration. He/she will report to the Human Resource Director and coordinate payroll related efforts with Human Resources, Administration, Finance, and employees of Connecticut Renaissance. The Payroll Specialist/HR Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting the HR Department with various ongoing HR projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review employee timesheets and other related payroll data to process payroll accurately and timely.
• Review timesheets, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Assist employees and managers with payroll timekeeping, respond to questions or concerns about payroll.
• Record and track employee transfers and resignations to ensure correct payroll processing.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments and post information into payroll system.
• Handle basic HR inquiries from employees and leadership.
• Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
• After payroll submission, complete necessary reporting and payments: retirement loan payments, Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Account payments, Time off Accrual Reporting and Affordable Care Act reporting.
• Track employee time off accruals and respond to inquires for: vacation, personal, sick balances.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers by responding to inquires in a timely manner such as: garnishments, employment verification letters, and wage verifications inquiries.
• File documents related to payroll processing.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll related issues or concerns.
• Run reports from the payroll system.
• Oversee and manage the integrity of information stored in the payroll system.
• Develop and communicate long term ideas to enhance payroll systems and processes.
• Complete all mandatory internal and external trainings.
• Assist with compiling documentation for Agency audits.
• Onboard new employees/coordinate with HR Admin to maintain contact with hiring managers during the onboarding process.
• Be the point of contact for employees and managers regarding benefits, as well as administering benefits for employees.
• Bill reconciliation
• Other duties assigned, but not limited to duties listed above.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

· Knowledge of various payroll operating systems and processes.

· Adherence to Connecticut State and Federal laws on wages.

· General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

· Interact effectively with staff of all levels.

· Adhere to Connecticut Renaissance policies and procedures.

· Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.

· Assimilate to new information and technology.

· Attention to detail a must.

· Must have a professional demeanor and be customer-service oriented.

Education and Experience:

· Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.

· Two years of experience of payroll processing and HR/or a combination of both education and experience.

Other:

• Must be: ethical, self-motivated, dependable/reliable, and detailed oriented.
• Must be able to interface easily with staff, senior management personnel, licensing/accreditation organizations and funding sources.

· Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including, carrying up to 20 pound objects

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

EOE/AAP

E

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shelton, CT 06484: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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