Payroll Insurance and Benefits Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Henderson - 1711 Whitney Mesa - Henderson, NV 89014

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $46,000.00 - $46,000.00 Salary/year

The Payroll, Insurance and Benefits Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support to the Payroll and Insurance Department. This position assists with the preparation and review of semi-monthly payroll, organizes and maintains employee benefits and insurance records, and helps facilitate communication between employees, insurance providers, and internal departments. The Specialist supports the management of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance documentation, distributes payroll and benefits correspondence, and aids in onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits.

Working closely with the department Manager and Vice President, this role contributes to day-to-day efficiency and ensures accurate recordkeeping and timely service delivery.

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and verifying semi-monthly payroll for accuracy and completeness
• Help resolve employee payroll and benefits inquiries and elevate complex issues as needed
• Assist with reporting and auditing within the payroll and benefits departments
• Assist with routine payroll, insurance and benefit duties between payrolls
• Answering employee inquiries regarding Payroll and Benefits
• Scanning and retention of Insurance, Payroll & Benefit related documents
• Track and update employee benefit status changes in HRIS/payroll systems
• Review, process, and upload garnishment documents to HRIS system
• Assist other West Care staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community
• Monitor and track employees on leave for possible benefit repayment plans
• Assist with open enrollment processes, including communications and scheduling
• Track incidents and claims, and coordinate basic communications with department management
• Work closely with Human Resources, Accounting and Operations on all Insurance, Payroll and Benefits related items and inquiries
• Assist with the administration, communication, and compliance of the company’s insurance, payroll, benefits, defined benefit, and health & welfare plans.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation
• Support in the collection, scanning, saving and updating of spread sheets and documents within the department

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong Microsoft “Excel” experience necessary
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional
• Ability to work well in at team environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of West Care services
• During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that

West Care may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior payroll or benefits experience preferred.

• Not applicable for this position.

• Professional, business office setting

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires mobility and physical activity:
Having an adequate…