Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Apimix; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO accrual

Personal days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

American Phoenix, Inc. is hiring a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support its HR team. You will handle payroll processing, time and attendance, and benefit administration while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an associate’s degree or higher and 1+ years of payroll/benefits experience, with Paylocity experience preferred. A full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in related field.
• 1+ year payroll and/or benefits administration experience or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Handle garnishments and time/attendance records.
• Oversee benefits administration including open enrollment and 401(k).
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

About American Phoenix, Inc.

Established in 1992, American Phoenix Inc. is an industry-leading company operating one of the largest single location custom rubber mixing facilities in America. We are a major supplier of rubber compounds, as well as pre-weigh chemical packaging. Our proprietary weighing and packaging services are utilized by large manufacturing companies seeking both product reliability and economic value. We are quickly expanding and seeking innovative individuals to join us. American Phoenix Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Position

We are excited to be looking for a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to add to our Human Resources team. This position will provide support to the Human Resources Manager in payroll, benefits, time and attendance, as well as conflict mitigation. To be successful as our Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will need to be able to investigate and resolve payroll issues, as well as ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding Payroll and Benefits Coordinator should also have excellent people skills and a high numerical aptitude.

This is a full-time position with a competitive base salary and benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources or related field, enjoy fast paced environments, and have attention to detail.

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Responsibilities

• Payroll processing
• Garnishments
• Time and attendance
• Conflict resolutions related to payroll and benefits
• Records FMLA leaves in correlation to HR tracking
• Record keeping
• Oversees all benefit administration
• Oversees open enrollment process
• Oversees 401(k) plan
• Assist in audits
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401k
• Immediate PTO Accrual
• 2 Annual Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Long and Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

• Must have an Associate’s degree or higher in related field.
• Must have 1+ years of payroll and/or benefit administration experience or equivalent related experience.
• Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Must have attention to detail and be able to multi-task.
• Must be organized and have good time management skills.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with employee information and sensitive matters.
• Paylocity experience. (Preferred)
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Experience

At least 1 year of previous experience in payroll, HRIS administration, benefit administration, accounting, and/or human resources is preferred in a multi-state, multi-location manufacturing environment. Knowledge of major payroll, benefits and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FLSA, OSHA, etc.) preferred. Must have ability to: communicate professionally with coworkers; plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively; be patient; work effectively under pressure and time deadlines; analyze problems (not just symptoms), propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry out decisions made, and follow up with feedback where appropriate; use required office equipment proficiently; efficiently and accurately enter data and utilize a PC for a variety of activities (word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet, database). Must be able to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, decimals, and percentages).

This is a full-time position with a competitive base salary and benefits package. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll or benefit experience, a degree in a related field, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have strong attention to detail, and the desire to grow professionally with a growing company.