Payroll Clerk

The-Vermont-Country-Store; Manchester (VT); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

401K retirement program with employer‑

Employee discounts

Commuter benefit

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The Vermont Country Store is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join the HR team and assist in processing biweekly payroll. The role supports HR benefits, recruiting, workers’ compensation, and safety initiatives, with in-person work required three days per week at 5650 Main Street.

You’ll collaborate with our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist and contribute to a broad HR workload while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excel experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Comfortable with working under strict deadlines for payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Support the payroll process from start to finish.
• Provide administrative support across all areas of HR.
• Answer employee questions related to various HR topics.
• Assist with the open enrollment process for our benefit programs.
• Support the fast-paced process of hiring.
• Work on a team sharing ideas as both an individual contributor and a supportive team member.

Skills

Attention to detail

Travel to other locations

Education

Associate's Degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Location 5650 Main Street,Manchester, VT, 05255,United States
• Base Pay $17.50 - $21.00 / Hour
• Job Category Hybrid
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

Description

The Vermont Country Store is currently seeking a Payroll Clerk.This person will work closely with our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to assist in the accurate processing of our biweekly payroll. Working as part of the HR team, this person will also provide administrative assistance to other areas of HR including benefits, recruiting, workers’ compensation and safety, wellness initiatives, and various other projects.

A Sampling of What You’ll Do

• Support the payroll process from start to finish
• Provide administrative support across all areas of HR
• Answer employee questions related to various HR topics
• Assist with the open enrollment process for our benefit programs
• Support the fast-paced process of hiring
• Work on a team sharing ideas as both an individual contributor and a supportive team member

Who We’re Looking For

• Associates Degree or relevant work experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excel experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Comfortable with working under strict deadlines for payroll processing
• Maintain flexibility in accepting assignments and direction
• Ability to travel to other VCS locations

Who We Are

A family-owned company that continues to grow and thrive, The Vermont Country Store is a multi-channel business that has been operating in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont for over 80 years.

Where We Are

This position requires in-person work three days per week at 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT.

What You’ll Love About The Vermont Country Store

What We offer:

• A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people.
• We have flexible working hours as well as work from home days, for our Vermont residents, to accommodate your personal life.
• New Hampshire, and New York applicants will be required to work in office 5 days a week.
• An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner.
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness insurance.
• 401K retirement program with a 3% guaranteed contribution, plus employer matching, and potential profit sharing
• Contributions to the cost of childcare
• Numerous philanthropic programsincluding paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions
• Potential for quarterly bonus
• Onsite fitness facilities at mostlocations
• Generous employee discounts at our retail stores, Yankee Surplus, and online
• And many more!

We like to say that the strength of The Vermont Country Store is in its people, so come join us!

Strength lies in our differences. Together the possibilities are endless.