Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and execute semi-monthly payroll for all church personnel.

• Maintain payroll documentation, deductions, and adjustments within ADP or the current payroll system.

• Generate payroll reports and analyses for Finance and HR leadership.

• Act as the main point of contact for medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability benefits.

• Assist employees with enrollment in benefits, modifications, and inquiries.

• Collaborate with benefits vendors and insurance providers to address issues and ensure accurate records are maintained.

• Manage the annual open enrollment process, including communications and system updates.

• Monitor eligibility, coverage, and adjustments for new hires, terminations, and life events.

• Ensure precision in tax filings, W-2s, 1095-Cs, and other compliance-related documents.

• Stay informed about regulations pertaining to employment, payroll, and benefits.

• Aid HR and Finance audits by providing payroll and benefits documentation.

• Offer timely and confidential support regarding compensation, benefits, and leave policies.

• Clearly and compassionately communicate benefit options and payroll procedures.

• Assist in the onboarding and offboarding processes concerning benefits and payroll.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of payroll and benefits experience, ideally within a nonprofit or church setting.

• Strong proficiency in payroll systems, with ADP preferred.

• Familiarity with FLSA, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other compliance mandates.

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a professional manner.

• Must be a believer in Jesus Christ dedicated to following and knowing Him.

• Must worship the Living God in spirit and truth.

• Must actively participate in ongoing discipleship and encourage others to do the same.

• Must be committed to the church’s mission.

• Must demonstrate integrity and honor in all areas of life.

• Must strive for excellence in all responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Responsibilities for employee benefits administration encompassing medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability programs.

• Assistance with benefits enrollment, modifications, and inquiries.

• Tracking of benefits coverage for new hires, terminations, and life events.

• Support for paid time off/leave policy.