Payroll/Benefit Administrator

Company: Glassybaby
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONWe hand-blow glass with color and light for people who love to give kindness. glassybaby began in 2001, when Lee Rhodes dropped a candle into a colored glass votive after being sick from cancer. The calming light gave her peace, and a flicker of hope. This hope helped her to heal, and inspired a mission and business devoted to providing the same hope and healing to people, animals and the planet. glassybaby values Giving The reason glassybaby exists is to give. Family We are a community of kindness. everyone is welcome. just bring a story. Downright Uplifting Each votive with a motive is to lift spirits and spread hope. Sustainability Our handblown glass products are made from the earth, and we are committed to protecting it. We love dogs Dogs don't judge, and neither do we, for goodness sakeCATEGORY Human ResourcesPOSITION Payroll/Benefit AdministratorDescriptionJob Title: Payroll/Benefit Administrator Salary Range: $68,000-$78,000 Location: Redmond WA Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic, professional Payroll and Benefit Administrator to manage payroll and all benefit needs of glassybaby. The position will report to the Human Resources Manager and requires high level of confidentiality. The successful candidate must be responsive on urgent matters to all employees and ensure accurate process of payroll and benefits. Strong analytical, problem-solving, multitasking is a must. Provide great customer service to external and internal customers along with the ability to drive company initiatives with strong business acumen, ethics, and judgment. Ability to balance competing priorities and adjust readily to meet evolving needs and processes. Glassybaby headquarters is located in Redmond WA and has multistate operations. Overview of responsibilities and major areas are: Payroll

• Manage and process payroll including implementing and maintaining payroll best practices to improve efficiency.
• Provide payroll reporting for management analysis.
• Respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee records in payroll/HRIS systems.
• Answer employee questions related to payroll and benefits.
• Utilizes HRIS to the company's recordkeeping, onboarding, benefit enrollment and analytics.
• Develop and document tools, practices, and processes relating to payroll reporting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and sensitivity to information pertaining to employees and/or company information.
• Oversee compliance such as leave inquires (FMLA, PFMLA, EEOC, OSHA)
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state regulations related to payroll.Benefits
  • Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments and terminations.
  • Coordinates and conduct new employees onboarding process and present benefits presentation to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
  • Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures and programs.
  • Fulfills all governmental regulatory mandates and ensures filings are performed as required.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
  • Plans and administers annual open enrollment period. This includes preparation (or revision) and distribution of materials, conducting meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging for on-site representation by providers, and processing changes within deadlines.
  • Processes monthly billings from providers. Reviews billings for accuracy and approves for payment in a timely manner. Resolves discrepancies with carriers and payroll.
  • Administers online COBRA enrollments/changes and responds to and manages unemployment claims and workers compensation casesPM21POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
    • Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience processing payroll and benefits
    • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen
    • A solid understanding of the key principles of employment law
    • The ability to remain calm in stressful situations including during disciplinary hearings or staff conflicts
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office
    • SHRM designation preferred Core Competencies Include
      • Risk Management
      • Training and Development
      • Compliance
      • Total Rewards
      • Be able to work with minimum supervision, self-prioritize and organize, proactive but know when to make supervisor aware of problems (i.e. good judgement)
      • Able to work under both distracting and remote conditions. Able to work on-site, sometimes without onsite supervision, sometimes with frequent employee interruptions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Frequent sitting and standing and occasional walking. Must be able to speak and hear well enough to conduct conversations. Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work in an environment where noise level is usually moderate. Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; must be able to reach with hands and arms. glassybaby offers a generous range of benefits including:
        • 401k including personal financial consulting
        • Medical, dental, vision
        • Employer paid life insurance
        • Voluntary additional life insurance
        • Short term disability
        • Supplemental health care policies
        • Paid time off and paid holidays
        • Pet insurance
        • Flexible spending account (FSA)
        • Health savings account (HSA)
        • Employee advantage discount program (savings of hundreds of naturally recognized outlets including travel, lodging, entertainment, shopping, shows, car rental and more)
        • Employee Assistance Program (counseling and referrals on everything from financial to mental health needs) FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-TimeEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-ExemptNUMBER OF OPENINGS 1LOCATION RedmondEOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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