Center for Social Dynamics Hiring for Manager of Payroll & Benefits Job at Remote Full Time

Are you a self-motivated, hands-on individual looking to do something passionate and meaningful with your career? Join us as we open a world of possibilities.

Our Human Resources team is currently seeking a Manager of Payroll & Benefits to join our dynamic and growing team!

About Us

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism. Our mission is to open a world of possibilities for individuals with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility.

We are grounded in our values of Transparency, Respect, Understanding, & Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a respected & growing employer and industry leader. Our people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands.

About the Opportunity

The Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing both payroll and benefits for the employees of CSD. The Payroll & Benefits manager will execute and validate semi-monthly gross to net pay calculations and ensure the timely and accurate distribution of pay and deductions. This role will also be responsible for administering the benefit programs to include enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and approving invoices for payment. In addition, the Payroll & Benefits Manager will also process, review, and balance bi-weekly payroll, ensure payroll transactions are processed correctly for time, earnings, benefits, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and other items that affect pay &/or company liability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for compensation/payroll administration, reconciliations to General Ledger and other accounts
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees.
• Administer benefits programs, consult with, and advise employees on eligibility for all insurance and 401(k).
• Develop census data and provide census to broker. Develop company cost information for new plans and makes recommendations to CEO, VP of Human Resources, and CFO.
• Work with CEO, VP of Human Resources, CFO, and benefits broker to secure benefits and maintain cost-effective use of the benefits.
• Coordinate yearly Open Enrollment Meetings with employees & broker. Arrange for distribution of materials from carriers and process changes with deadlines.
• Conduct new employee orientation.
• Ensure that employees understand benefit programs and counsel employees as situations arise. Work as a liaison with insurance carriers/brokers and employees to resolve issues.
• Calculate employee payroll insurance deductions based on enrollment paperwork & notify the payroll company of those changes.
• Review payroll for accuracy.
• Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws about benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to the VP of Human Resources.
• Completes salary, benefits, and other HR-related surveys.
• Contributes to and helps maintain the HR SharePoint site.
• Assist with recruitment efforts, job descriptions, placement advertisements for internal and external use, background and reference checks and investigations, social media recruiting, and interview scheduling and follow-up process.
• Administer employment paperwork, I-9, W-2, and logs about applicant flow procedures.
• Updates employee change requests, assist and prepares correspondence to outside requests: employment verifications, child support, unemployment, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits package: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and Savings on additional voluntarily selected benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• PTO (paid time off) and Paid Holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits such as parking and transit
• Opportunity to grow your career and have immediate impact!
• Remote work

About You

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience processing payroll & benefits administration in a multi-state organization
• Understand California, Oregon, Colorado, and Hawaii labor law documentation procedures and payroll compliance
• Experience in managing and executing weekly and semi-monthly payroll
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll/benefits function, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Demonstrated knowledge in wage and hour law
• Experience using a human resources information systems
• Internet savvy with the ability to navigate and manage employee benefits changes on multiple carrier websites
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, knowledgeable and proficient in the use of office equipment and systems
• Proficient in word, database management, Excel (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Etc.), and Internet software programs
• Able to professionally and effectively interact and communicate, verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the public from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and disciplinary backgrounds
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, take the initiative, prioritize, and accurately perform multiple tasks, and efficiently meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion about the work environment. Able to appropriately interpret and apply policies and procedures
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to the changes within the company
• Proficient with payroll software and HRIS system
• Implement arbitration provisions and documentation

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Our TRUE Values

Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause