Payroll Administrator - Association Office
9 days ago
Spokane
Job Description OUR CULTURE: At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work. POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing payroll accurately and maintaining payroll-related employee data within the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This role is focused exclusively on payroll administration and ensuring compliance with payroll procedures and regulations for the Association. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Processes bi-weekly payroll for the Association with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule., • Ensures payroll activities comply with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws, garnishment requirements, and payroll-related regulations., • Sets up and maintains employee wage garnishments and withholding orders in accordance with legal requirements., • Sets up and maintains time off policies in accordance with company policy., • Sets up and maintains voluntary employee payroll deductions (i.e. bus passes, annual campaign, etc.), • Maintains payroll-related employee information in the HRIS system, including pay changes, job changes affecting compensation, employee terminations, and other payroll data updates., • Audits payroll entries and reports to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and ensure data integrity., • Responds promptly to payroll questions and concerns from employees and supervisors, providing excellent customer service and timely resolution of payroll issues., • Maintains payroll documentation and records, ensuring secure filing, archiving, and retention of required payroll materials., • Trains supervisors and appropriate staff on payroll-related HRIS functions and processes as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred, • May be substituted with an associate degree and at least two years of related work experience, • May be substituted with a High School Diploma and at least four years of related working experience, • Minimum of three years’ experience in payroll administration., • Experience using HRIS/payroll systems; ADP Workforce experience preferred., • Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or SHRM-CP certification, preferred., • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour regulations, and garnishment procedures., • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to meet strict deadlines., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Completion of YMCA required trainings upon hire., • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device., • The employee is regularly required to sit and remain stationary, and must also be able to move around the work environment, • The employee is regularly required to process information on paper and digital platforms, • The employee is regularly required to enter information into software systems and file physical documentation, • The employee must occasionally lift and move up to ten pounds, • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust., • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. DIVERSITY STATEMENT The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. STARTING PAY: $21.00/hr WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA: • Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members., • Free YMCA membership: Free individual membership for employees regularly scheduled under 19 hours/week, plus program discounts. Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours/week receive a free family membership, plus program discounts, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, and voluntary health-related plans including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, • Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked., • Paid vacation time accruing based on employment status and length of service (starting at 7.66 hours a month, 11 days per year), • 10 Paid holidays recognized by the Association, • Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while the employee is on site and working., • Flexible scheduling: Our broad hours allow for a variety of shift options morning, daytime, evening, and weekend shifts may be available to match your availability., • Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day., • Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year) The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. Apply today!