Payroll Processor I

Brotherhood Mutual; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brotherhood Mutual in Fort Wayne, IN, is looking for a Payroll Processor I to manage payroll processing and provide support for clients. This role includes entering data and ensuring accurate payroll transactions for Brotherhood Works clients while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating strong customer service skills.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of payroll processing experience. The position demands good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least one year of payroll processing experience necessary.
• FPC designation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately and timely for assigned clients.
• Input client data and perform administrative functions.
• Respond to routine questions from clients regarding payroll.
• Calculate and complete payment requests and financial reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.

Skills

Clergy payroll understanding

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

One year of payroll processing experience

FPC designation (desired)

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Processor I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Family: Brotherhood Works - Payroll & HR

Department: Brotherhood Works - Payroll & HR

Location: Corporate Office (Fort Wayne, IN)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for entering data, processing payroll and providing customer support for Brotherhood Works clients and the Brotherhood Works department.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Process, verify and transmit payrolls accurately and in a timely manner on the software system for assigned Brotherhood Works clients.
• Input client data, process paperwork, coordinate meetings and calendars, and perform all administrative functions.
• Demonstrate procedural knowledge needed to respond to routine questions from clients and assist them with online payroll functions.
• Perform miscellaneous payroll functions, including calculating and completing payment requests to make accurate and timely deposits of employee funds withheld for various clients’ benefits, balancing daily reports, and accumulating and abstracting data to submit various financial reports.
• Demonstrate positive customer service skills, internally and externally, with effective communication, respect and integrity.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Works as a team member to achieve department goals and overall company goals.
• Reconcile and review billing invoices for Brotherhood Works clients.
• Must work well under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand clergy payroll and the unique taxation and payment topics, demonstrating the ability to educate and effectively communicate these specific topics and subject matter.
• Must maintain absolute confidentiality of payroll information and records.
• Must possess proficient computer skills, specifically with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Must have effective interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Must have strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effectively interface with external contacts, Brotherhood employees, managers, and department staff members.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have at least one year of payroll processing experience.
• FPC designation desired.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Because the company’s niche is the church and related ministries market, and because effective service requires a thorough understanding of this market, persons in this position must be familiar with church operations and must conduct themselves in a manner that will neither alienate nor offend persons within this target niche.

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this position description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”.