Payroll and Benefits Specialist - City of Andover
Andover, KS
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The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for bi-weekly payroll and payroll reports and the administration of the City’s benefits programs. The person in this position must function with a high degree of accuracy, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to maintain confidentiality.
The minimum pay is $23.20/hr
*Pay is determined based on prior experience. Consideration is given to previous relevant experience, as well as honorable military service time served.
This posting will close on December 2nd.
We anticipate this person joining the City of Andover team in January 2025.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
- Perform all aspects of the payroll process and communicate with departments to ensure paycheck accuracy including verifying timesheets, and monitoring for accuracy and policy adherence.
- Enter and maintain employee data into the payroll system including payroll changes, garnishments, benefits, additional earnings, and tax information utilizing Tyler Technologies payroll platform.
- Prepare and process payroll and accounts payable checks relating to the payroll process bi-weekly.
- Balance and remit all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and other withholdings, on time.
- Prepare, process, and disburse W-2 information, state and federal payments, and unemployment reports.
- Administration of the KPERS website, including enrolling and terming employees and uploading payroll bi-weekly.
- Train new employees and supervisors on time entry functions and approvals.
- Administration of benefit plans, including but not limited to processing enrollments, changes, and termination of benefits, including COBRA, reconciling monthly bills, and conducting the annual open enrollment.
- Administer worker’s compensation program; submitting and monitoring claims, serving as a liaison to injured workers.
- Process FMLA leave requests and keep logs of all FMLA usage. Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding usage, especially when leave entitlement runs low.
- Lead the Safety and Wellness Committees
- Performs other duties as required.
- General knowledge of accounting procedures, financial reporting, and taxes.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of wellness and insurance
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employee benefits including FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and COBRA.
- Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with all levels of staff, vendors, and the public.
- Independent decision-making and discretion are involved in this position, requiring the ability to make decisions about handling payroll and benefit conflicts, and prioritizing daily work assignments to perform daily duties efficiently.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related fields required.
- At least three years of payroll experience is required.
- Prior benefits administration experience is preferred.
- Occasional maximum lift of 20 lbs from floor to waist; occasional forward reach; occasional crouch/bed; continuous bilateral hand coordination; continuous sit or stand; occasional walk.
BENEFITS
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City