Payroll & Benefits Associate

Job Details: Job Location: Henderson - 1711 Whitney Mesa - Henderson, NV, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $46000.00 - $46000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Insurance, POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll and Benefits Associate will assist with processing payroll twice a month, processing and reviewing payroll & benefits reports, sorting and distributing payroll/benefits-related correspondence, assisting Payroll and Benefits Manager and Vice President of Insurance on projects, and other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist with payroll input, transmission and filing duties. Assist with reporting and auditing within the payroll and benefits departments Assist with routine payroll and benefit duties between processing cycles Answering employee inquiries regarding Payroll and Benefits Scanning and Retention of Payroll & Benefit Related Documents Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation Assist with the administration, communication, and compliance of the company’s benefits programs, defined benefit, and health & welfare plans. Work closely with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources and Accounting departments Help coordinate the distribution of mass communications to employees regarding payroll and benefits. Qualifications: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience and Competencies: Strong Microsoft “Excel” experience necessary Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional Ability to work well in at team environment Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours Excellent verbal and written communication skills Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Prior payroll or benefits experience preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Not applicable for this position. WORKING CONDITIONS: Professional, business office setting