Payroll & Benefits Administrator

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Regular Full-Time 10 Albuquerque, NM, US

3 days ago Requisition

Working at Kirtland CU is more than a job-it's a career, and one in the financial world! We pride ourselves on helping our employees learn, grow, and advance in any direction they choose. We offer a highly competitive salary, great benefits package and an energetic, vibrant work environment. We are currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join Kirtland Credit Union!

This is a regular, full-time position based at our Kirtland CU Headquarters in Albuquerque, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule following an introductory period and subject to manager approval.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings program
• 401 (k) employer match
• Paid time off with accrual starting from day one.
• 11 Paid holidays off during the year!
• Tuition Reimbursement for College Degrees
• Employee Clothing Advance
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Travel Assistance Program

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the payroll process and the group benefit programs to include employee benefit administration, federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the payroll field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of operational payroll functions.
• Provide exceptional customer service and act as initial contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll.
• Responsible for data entry, updating and maintaining electronic employee records with accuracy. Ensure all compensation, benefit and demographic information is accurate and updated.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Review employee timesheets and provide additional training to supervisors as needed to ensure payroll is processed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist by recommending process improvements, documenting processes and updates to processes and procedures, and generally promote operational efficiency.
• Prepare all payroll, benefit and related reports.
• Assure timeliness and accuracy of required Payroll, Taxes, Benefit and other compliance filings.
• Take responsibility for preparation of documentation for internal and external auditors. Assists HR staff with maintaining accurate and timely records in anticipation of audits.
• Responsible for year-end reporting, W-2, and associated payroll preparation and reporting.
• Responsible for required Human Resource Information System input related to payroll.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of operational benefit functions.
• Provide exceptional customer service and act as the initial contact for inquiries and issues related to Employee Benefits.
• Assist by designing, recommending, and implementing benefit programs.
• Assist in the management of the benefit plan renewal process to include examining possible plan design or benefit cost changes.
• Serve as the primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Assure timeliness and accuracy of required…