Job Overview
HCAS operates a centralized payroll and benefits office for 2800 employees in 89 parishes, 32 schools, social services agencies, cemeteries and central offices. The Assistant Payroll Manager position is newly created. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with payroll and benefit experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience of implementing payroll software upgrades. The candidate will be responsible for assisting the manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll and benefit processing and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of financial concepts and proficiency in various financial software systems.
Duties
- To assist with the management of the entire bi-weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- To assist with all tax reporting and W-2 production
- To assist with the administration of employee benefits programs working in collaboration with the enrollment center, pastors, supervisors and employees.
- Ensuring timely payments to employee benefit vendors.
- Provide workers compensation TPA with Statements of Earnings as requested for injured employees.
- Ensure any garnishments are withheld correctly
- Ensure the department respond to requests for earnings information for employees with regard to DRO’s, Mortgage/Loan requests etc. in a timely manner.
- Maintain general ledger accounting related to payroll transactions.
- Ensure accurate data entry using 10 key typing skills for efficient processing of payroll information.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee records are maintained.
- Serves as a resource to personnel in other offices, parishes and schools to solve payroll related problems.
- Serves as a resource to personnel in other offices, parishes and schools to solve benefit enrollment related problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in payroll management or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of financial concepts and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in financial software applications (e.g., Serenic Navigator Dynamic 365
- Experience with accounts payable and benefits administration is highly desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong communication skills to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Harrisburg, PA 17111: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
