Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Working at Kirtland Credit Union is more than a job-it's a career, and one in the financial world! We pride ourselves on helping our employees learn, grow, and advance in any direction they choose. We offer a highly competitive salary, great benefits package and an energetic, vibrant work environment. Visit our careers page on our website to view our exciting opportunities and our fantastic benefits.

We are currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join Kirtland Credit Union! This position does allow for a hybrid work environment but not strictly remote.

Join the rest of our teammates and become eligible for a generous benefits package that we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings program that includes employer match
• Paid time off with accrual starting from day one
• Tuition Reimbursement for College Degrees
• Employee Clothing Advance
• Paid holidays: In addition to New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, we also observe Martin Luther King Day and President's Day.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Travel Assistance

This is what we'd like you to do:

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the payroll process and the group benefit programs to include employee benefit administration, federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the payroll field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

These are what your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of operational payroll functions.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of operational benefit functions.
• Assumes responsibility for supporting Human Resources Department functions

• Provide exceptional customer service and act as initial contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll.
• Responsible for data entry, updating and maintaining electronic employee records with accuracy. Ensure all compensation, benefit and demographic information is accurate and updated.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Assure timeliness and accuracy of required Payroll, IRS and other compliance filings.
• Takes responsibility for preparation of documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Assists HR staff with maintaining accurate and timely records in anticipation of audits.
• Conducts Benefit orientation.
• Plans and leads Open Enrollment.
• Review, audit, reconcile and process employee benefit invoices.
• Reconcile and research any General Ledger Accounts that relate to payroll and benefits.
• Prepare and support internal and external audits as they relate to payroll and benefits and related Financial Statements.
• Support Accounting Department as needed in reference to payroll and benefit transactions for correct posting to the financial statements.
• Ensure employee payroll, benefits, and personnel questions are promptly and courteously resolved.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Human Resource Department reporting and recordkeeping requirements and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with year-end payroll reporting, year-end tax reporting, , year-end regulatory requirements related to benefits administration.

Can you to bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably, in accounting or business preferred.
• PHR or payroll certification preferred.
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Human Resource Department reporting and recordkeeping requirements and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with year-end payroll reporting, year-end tax reporting and year-end regulatory requirements related to benefits administration.
• At lease four(4) years of directly applicable experience.
• Previous experience with ADP payroll processing system preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with benefit administration.
• Demonstrated experience working with Accounts Payable, Finance or Accounting highly preferred.
• Possess strong excel experience.
• Payroll accounting experience with multi-state wage, hour, and functional payroll processing experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
• Ability to work self-directed and prioritize and proactively complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Attentive to detail. Excellent data entry skills. Ability to self-check work.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource, Payroll and Benefit policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers Compensation, Social Security and Department of Labor requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers.
• Possess an above average ability for working with numbers and numerical reasoning.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of HR information.
• Ability to serve as team leader or lead worker.
• Ability to handle credit union sensitive data in a very confidential manner.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
• Must possess excellent teamwork skills.
• Above average written and oral communication skills.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, visit our careers page at www.kirtlandcu.org/careers

Kirtland Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.