Payroll & Benefits Administrator

As the Payroll & Benefits Administrator at Oki Golf, you are responsible for full-cycle payroll processing using Ceridian HPL. Your scope of responsibility includes (but is not limited to) new hire data entry and confirming and transferring hours from the time clocks - inputting various types of pay including restaurant, banquet tips, private sports lessons, etc. You will also confirm 401k transfers and file quarterly SUI and L&I taxes. You will be responsible for benefits administration, 401k, workers’ compensation, and leaves of absence. If you have experience processing payroll and benefits administration for a medium-sized company and are service-minded and detail-oriented, this is the job for you! This is a hybrid position (mix of in-office and remote work) and is eligible for a yearly bonus equal to up to 5% of annual salary.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Execute and maintain all full-cycle responsibilities related to the payroll process, from new hire through termination.
• Process payroll accurately and timely, with a 99% accuracy rate after initial training
• Enter benefit deductions
• Perform benefit program administration, including vendor and benefits broker management, benefits communication to team members, compliance, and annual open enrollment.
• Manage leave of absence, including FMLA, worker’s compensation cases, and return to work.
• Maintain employee files on-site
• Provide monthly management reports to the Director of HR including, turnover report, salaried manager wage report, tip point allocation, and others as necessary.
• Provide bi-weekly reports as necessary for the business, including payroll volumes, overtime, and other necessary reports to keep the HR Director apprised of payroll activity.
• Develop and maintain understanding and proficiency with software applications necessary for the successful management of payroll processing. (Microsoft Office, Payroll Systems, Accounting Applications, etc.)
• Recommend enhancements or changes to improve the payroll workflow.
• Complete verifications of employment following established guidelines
• Process/protest unemployment claims as appropriate
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality regarding all business materials and matters discussed.
• Provide outstanding service to all team members in a friendly and courteous manner - Interact pleasantly with fellow team members and function well as part of a team.
• Assist with implementing operating procedures and goals to reduce redundancy and repetitive tasks
• Continually look for ways to improve and implement cost-saving measures with payroll processing.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Proven expertise with the MS Office Suite (with a focus on Excel)
• Proven success in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Ceridian Dayforce HRIS experience preferred
• Must be extremely dependable and consistently meet payroll processing deadlines and ensure payroll processing is of the utmost importance.
• Must question all paperwork received to ensure it is consistent with business practices, policies, and procedures.
• Must think critically and understand the implications both downstream and upstream from actions taken.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills – attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
• Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments
• Must be change-adaptive, flexible, and empathetic
• Must be able to provide direction and drive key initiatives.
• Must be highly customer-oriented and responsive with a high need for closure
• Demonstrated initiative – ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, motivate, and contribute as part of a team with representatives from multiple disciplines.
• Must be willing to “roll up” sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business
• Committed to learning, personal growth, continual process improvement, and staff/team development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected
• Ability to manage financial controls and accounting processes across geographically dispersed operating units
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp, and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis
• Sit for extended periods of time – up to 8 hours/day
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

COMPENSATION DETAILS: 

• Offered rate of pay range: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime
• Eligible for annual bonus equal to 5% of yearly salary

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include: 

• Medical/dental/vision/telehealth coverage
• FSA options
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Holiday pay
• Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.
• 25% restaurant discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)
• Flexible work environment
• 401K with company match
• Team Member Referral Program participation and more!