Payroll & Benefits Coordinator — Growth & Community Focus

802 Credit Union; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

802 Credit Union is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage weekly payroll processing, administer employee benefits programs, and support HR initiatives at our Barre, VT location. The role focuses on accurate data, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ years of payroll/HR experience, familiarity with benefits systems, and strong communication skills to support onboarding and employee inquiries.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll, HR, accounting or related experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Familiarity with payroll/benefits systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Primarily computer-based work; ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Some travel to other office locations required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and maintain accurate employee data.
• Administer health, insurance, and retirement benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Support onboarding and respond to employee payroll/benefits questions.
• Coordinate payroll deductions, tax deposits, and contributions to benefit providers.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in culture, engagement, and community initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Payroll/Benefits systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

802 Credit Union is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage weekly payroll processing, administer employee benefits programs, and support HR initiatives at our Barre, VT location. The role focuses on accurate data, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ years of payroll/HR experience, familiarity with benefits systems, and strong communication skills to support onboarding and employee inquiries.