$48995 – $61244 / Per Year
Delta Dental of Missouri is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator in St. Louis, Missouri. The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator administers the payroll and assists in the coordination of benefits for the corporation. This position processes multi-state payrolls for all employees and maintains all employment-related information within the payroll and HRIS systems. This position conveys payroll and benefits information to existing and new employees. Â
Responsibilities
• Prepare and process multi-state payrolls via vendor software. Responsible for final review and coordination of any necessary contact with the payroll vendor.
• Assists in the coordination and achievement of payroll and HR systems product upgrades (payroll, HR, timekeeping, reporting, etc.) and new system conversions. Responsibility to include input on proper system set-up, testing and operation within confines of related processing policies.  Â
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the various employee benefit programs including annual and quarterly open enrollment and COBRA administration.
• Back-up for Balancing monthly payroll/benefit invoices in preparation for payment.
• Respond to HR policy application issues related to payroll or employee benefit questions as needed—researching questions and issues with carriers when necessary.
• Process resulting new hire paperwork; complete and coordinate employee terminations. Work with managers to ensure the same.
• Confer and interact as needed with management/personnel regarding interpretations and applications of payroll, benefits, and related Human Resources policies.
• Review electronic timecards for accuracy and proper policy application.
• Track all time off and leave entitlements.
• Track and record all employee additions, terminations, status changes or changes to other personal information as they relate to necessary payroll records including employee payroll or benefits records or other data as required.
• Maintain accurate employee records in payroll, benefits, and employee file management systems.
• Maintain records for all employee payroll withholdings/elections. Update changes as needed or requested.Â
• Prepare employee bonus payments and related manual tax withholding calculations when required.
• Maintain various HR-related schedules and worksheets to track employee demographics and data.
• Handle employment verification inquiries.
• Assist external financial auditors with annual audits of related payroll functions and compilation of data for benefit/retirement plan audits.
• Complete department-related special projects, research and surveys as required.
• Create, edit, and run reports, as necessary.
• Assist in the administration of leave.
• Manage the accurate filing of taxes, including quarterly taxes, and year-end functions, (e.g. generate W-2s, W-9s, etc.)
• Maintain and update electronic data feeds with benefit vendors.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, Personal Attributes, and Experience Required
• Three to five years of demonstrated current experience in payroll and benefits administration at a larger employer (100+ employees)—preferably using UKG. Â
• Associate degree in accounting or related special training.
• Certified Payroll Specialist is preferred.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Frequent communication required with vendors, employees, and internal departments.
• Solid ability to handle confidential information appropriately and with integrity. Ability to maintain and inspire trust and respect of employees given the sensitive and personal information at hand.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Â
• Ability to successfully utilize and navigate UKG or other vendor provided payroll, timekeeping, HR and report-writing software.
• Ability to successfully access and navigate the Internet for research, communications, benefit administration, and other job- related functions.
• Maintain job knowledge skills related to payroll and benefits administration including compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations related to the payroll and benefits administration function.
• Ability to successfully work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to effectively write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in oral and written form and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, gross-ups and other calculations as required.
• Great organizational skills required.
• Very strong attention to detail is required.
Work Conditions
• General office working conditions which may require sitting for extended periods of time
• Infrequent overnight travel may be required
• Regular and reliable attendance is required. In-office attendance required on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In-office attendance may be required on other days, as needed.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities require the ability to focus distant and near objects clearly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach as well as operate a personal computer.
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