Payroll and Benefits Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Manage the semi-monthly payroll for all staff utilizing UKG Pro and Workforce Management tools, ensuring precise payroll processing that complies with applicable state wage and hour regulations.

• Review payroll information for errors and inconsistencies prior to the closure of each pay cycle.

• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve related issues in a timely manner.

• Handle payroll-related matters such as taxes, garnishments, and system configurations accurately.

• Assist managers with payroll-related queries, including timecard evaluations, approval processes, and troubleshooting UKG timekeeping challenges.

• Aid in the administration of employee benefits programs, which includes enrollments, life events, terminations, and carrier file transfers, serving as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries.

• Ensure accurate employee records within UKG, encompassing pay rates, deductions, and tax withholdings.

• Contribute to year-end procedures, including the preparation of W-2 forms, management and distribution of commission letters, and reconciliation tasks.

• Assist with the oversight of the 401k plan, including the analysis and reconciliation of regular 401(k) reporting and compliance activities.

• Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as required based on business needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-2 years of direct experience in payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll operations.

• Knowledge of UKG (UltiPro or UKG Pro) and Kronos, or similar HRIS/payroll systems.

• Familiarity with California payroll laws, including overtime regulations, meal and rest break premiums, and final pay criteria.

• Understanding of federal payroll compliance standards (FLSA, tax obligations, W-2 reporting).

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for conducting payroll audits and reconciling data.

• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to identify and rectify payroll discrepancies.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities - you thrive on investigating and resolving issues.

• An associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A commitment to promoting a flexible hybrid work environment.

• A generous paid time off policy that provides a minimum of three weeks off annually.

• Complimentary therapy coverage benefits to ensure our employees have access to necessary care (must be enrolled in our medical plans to participate).

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to meet diverse needs, including HSA ($1,100 company contribution) and FSA options.

• Employer-covered short-term and long-term disability, life & AD&D insurance to protect against unexpected events. Additionally, we cover the salary difference for up to seven (7) weeks of short-term disability leave (after the required waiting period) if you need to utilize it.

• Eight weeks of paid Parental Leave (if the parent also qualifies for short-term disability, this benefit allows for a total of 8-16 weeks of paid leave).

• 401K retirement plan with 100% matching that immediately vests on up to 4% of base salary.

• Annual travel to Denver for the Shift gathering once a year.

• Fourteen (14) company holidays observed.

• Company Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.

• Additional benefits including supplemental life insurance, pet insurance coverage, commuter benefits, and more!