Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist Location: Chardon, OH Job Id: 244 # of Openings: 1 Ravenwood Health is hiring a full time HR, Payroll and Benefits Specialist. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, and value work-life balance, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create meaningful change and build a brighter future together. Benefits Include: Generous PTO Package : Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, along with 56 hours sick time, 8 paid holidays, and 4 wellness days per year. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide ample time for rest and rejuvenation. Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits: Access comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage to safeguard your well-being and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being is a priority to us, and we want to provide the best mental health and overall well-being support for all areas of life including financial consultations, legal referrals and medical advocacy support for you and your family. Financial Security: Take advantage of perks like mileage reimbursement, flexible spending account, a 403b with a 4% company match, and company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance. We prioritize your financial health and future stability. CEUs, Education and Training: Receive clinical supervision and ongoing consultation to enhance your skills and support your professional growth. Our team is dedicated to providing the guidance and resources you need to succeed. We are a licensed CEU provider and work to continually provide advancement through new program training, continuing education opportunities, and a myriad of growth paths. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is an essential part of the Human Resource team and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the payroll and benefits administration processes and maintaining accurate information in the HRIS, Paycor. Working closely with the HR team, you will also help to manage the HR inbox, maintain employee information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: Review and process bi-weekly payrolls for 350+ employees Monitor and support the payroll by setting up and maintaining all payroll configurations, pay types, deductions, and taxes. Assist the finance department with reporting and reconciliation of payroll, benefits and 401k/403b information as well as W-2s for state and federal filings. Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans, including health, dental, vision, 401k/403b, paid time off Manages the benefits open enrollment process and supports staff with questions and enrollment. Administer employee benefits including, but not limited to, COBRA, FMLA and Disability Leave, adhering to company policy and state and federal law. Support the selection, coordination, and set up of benefit plans. Coordinate with vendors for effective payroll and benefits administration. Stay current on HR laws and regulations, providing guidance to ensure compliance. Ensure accurate 401k/403b deductions, loans, reporting, and payments. Implement necessary changes in processes and procedures to align with legal requirements and company polcies. Provide clear and concise communication to both hourly, management and C-Suite team members regarding payroll and benefits inquiries. Process all Bureau of Workers Compensation claims and processes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of U.S. state and federal wage and labor laws (EEOC, compensation FLMA, etc.), regulations, rules, policies, and procedures required Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office with extensive experience with Excel. Knowledge of Paycor, HRIS and the ability to pull reports and update backend processes. Exceptionally friendly, enthusiastic and optimistic about working with a growing organization of hard-working professionals Incredible attention to detail — you value accuracy over speed, but can easily do both Able to gracefully multitask, meet deadlines and provide continuous curiosity on how you can contribute more Your written communication is error free and embodies the spirit of our agency. You know when you can solve your own problems, and when to ask for help. Self-directed and agile in completing tasks accurately and on time. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. Required Education and Experience: Associate degree and 2-4 years of experience A minimum of 2 years experience with Paycor HRIS. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience About Ravenwood Health: If you are passionate about making a positive impact, thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, and value work-life balance, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create meaningful change and build a brighter future together. Ravenwood Health is a private nonprofit and trauma informed agency. We strive to provide a safe and compassionate community and work environment that supports and respects the unique journey of each person's professional goals. EEO Statement: Ravenwood Health is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination based on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or genetic information throughout the employment process, from selection through termination. Ravenwood Health expects all employees, vendors, and associates to support the nondiscriminatory policies of Ravenwood Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ravenwood Health