Payroll Coordinator
Mental Health Association - Western MA
Chicopee, massachusetts
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Join MHA as a Payroll Coordinator and become an essential member of our dedicated fiscal team. In this role, you’ll oversee the accurate, timely payroll processing for our 700+ employees, ensuring smooth operations and supporting employee satisfaction. Collaborate closely with our HR team to ensure accuracy and compliance in all payroll and benefits data, fostering strong cross-departmental connections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll, ensuring timely payments to all employees in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Maintain and update employee payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data accurately.
- Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond promptly to payroll-related inquiries from staff.
- Prepare payroll activity reports, covering earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.
- Work closely with the HR department to ensure seamless integration of payroll and benefits data.
- Assist management staff with training on timecard entry, adjustments, and time-off requests.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements to implement necessary updates.
- Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of payroll accounts to verify the accuracy of financial records.
- Assist with statutory filings and other periodic reporting as required by law.
If you are detail-oriented and passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, this opportunity is a great fit for you. Join us in creating an environment where every team member feels valued and rewarded.
Requirements
- Proficiency in processing payroll for a diverse workforce using various payroll software systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least five years of payroll experience.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing, including regular hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations with the ability to interpret and apply them to maintain compliance.
- Professionalism and confidentiality in handling employee inquiries related to payroll matters.
- Strong skills in reconciling payroll accounts and preparing detailed reports for management review.
- Expertise in maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation to support audits and uphold internal controls.
- Collaborative approach to working with the HR team to integrate payroll and benefits data seamlessly.
- Commitment to identifying and implementing improvements in payroll processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Long Term Disability