Payroll Consultant

Employment Opportunities; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

OneAmerica Financial in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Payroll Consultant to oversee HR master data, timekeeping, and payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and compliance. You will lead audits, ensure policy and legal compliance, and collaborate with Finance, Tax, Legal, and Internal Audit.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to impact payroll operations across the organization while upholding ACA, ERISA, and FLSA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required.
• 4+ years of direct Payroll, HR Service Center, and/or Ledger/Accounting/Tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit/Compliance: Manage quality and audits related to data entry, data intake, and payroll processing to ensure policy and legal compliance.
• Operational: Manage banking, perform adjustments with accounting, act as backup for payroll processing and payment tracking.
• Expertise: Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, FLSA, and state/local laws.

Skills

Payroll

Audits

Compliance

Data entry

Timekeeping

Reporting

Education

College Degree

Job description

At OneAmerica Financial, our purpose is to create more certainty for our customers that leads to better moments, every day. Our commitment is to advance stability and growth in every solution and relationship. We deliver financial strength that builds for generations, and we are always aspiring, looking ahead, and collaborating to achieve more, together. Come be a part of this journey with us as we champion lives!

Job Summary

The Payroll Consultant is responsible for providing the quality, audit and controls related to the Human Resources Master data, timekeeping, and payroll processing with a primary focus on accuracy and compliance.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Audit/Compliance: Manage quality and audits related to data entry, data intake, and payroll processing ensure compliance with company policy and legal regulations.
• Operational: Manage banking, perform adjustments in collaboration with accounting, act as direct backup for scheduled and manual payroll processing and payment tracking, as well as support other departmental tasks.
• Expertise: Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, including ACA, ERISA, FLSA, state, and local laws.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with applicable vendors, Finance, Tax, Business Continuity, Legal, and Internal Audit
• Reporting: Manage required reporting as needed for internal and external auditors and government entities, as well as departmental metrics
• Process Management: Collaborate with HRIS regarding system functionality, testing, training, etc.
• Documentation: Responsible for reporting, audit, controls related user documentation
• End Customer Support: Manage the associated process email box and internal customer ticket issues & questions and their resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: Make recommendations for process improvements and manage projects and plans.

Required Education and Experience

• College Degree
• 4+ years of direct Payroll, HR Service Center, and or Ledger/Accounting/Tax experience or any combination of education which would provide an equivalent background.

Recommended Education and Experience

• FPC or CPP designation, or willingness to pursue, preferred.

Salary Band: 05B

This selected candidate will be expected to work hybrid in Indianapolis, IN. The candidate will also be expected to physically return to the office in CA, IN or ME as business needs dictate or for team building and collaboration.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support you both at work and at home. Full‑time and part‑time associates working 30 or more hours per week are generally eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical & prescription, dental, vision insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• 10 weeks 100% paid parental leave (after completing 12 months of employment)
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Pension Plan
• Company paid life & disability insurance
• Wellness Program & Company paid employee assistance program
• Clinic access subject to location* (*Indianapolis, Charlotte, Cincinnati)

If you are offered and accept this position, please be advised that OneAmerica Financial does not have any offices located in the State of New York and OneAmerica Financial associates are not permitted to work remotely in the State of New York.

Selected employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Disclaimer: American United Life Insurance Company (“OneAmerica Financial”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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Because this position is regulated by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, if an offer is made, applicants must undergo mandated background checks as a condition of employment. Such background checks include criminal history. A conviction is not necessarily an absolute bar to employment. Consistent with applicable regulatory guidelines and law, factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered.

To learn more about our products, services, and the companies of OneAmerica Financial, visit oneamerica.com/companies.