Payroll & Benefits Manager

| Chicago, IL, USA +80 more | Remote | Hybrid
Employer Provided Salary: 80,000-100,000 Annually
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About Our Organization

At Kalderos, we are building unifying technologies that bring transparency, trust, and equity to the entire healthcare community with a focus on pharmaceutical pricing.  Our success is measured when we can empower all of healthcare to focus more on improving the health of people. 

That success is driven by Kalderos’ greatest asset, our people. Our team thrives on the problems that we solve, is driven to innovate, and thrives on the feedback of their peers. Our team is passionate about what they do and we are looking for people to join our company and our mission.
That’s where you come in! 

What you'll do:

We're looking for a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our growing People team. Our People team's ambition is to be at the forefront of organizational strategies and design, which will contribute to the overall success of Kalderos and is key to our competitive efforts. As a Payroll & Benefits Manager, you will collaborate with our entire People team to ensure that all aspects of human resources align with and contribute to our organizational and business goals. 

This will be a hybrid work schedule with an expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week.

What impact you'll have: The Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee the management and administration of company payroll and benefits including processing payroll, auditing, benefits administration, reporting, legal and tax compliance, and training. The Manager will be the administrator of the company’s systems of record.

Payroll

  • Administers bi-weekly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt employees. This includes time entry review and manager follow-up. Responsible for auditing payroll and benefits entries to ensure accuracy.
  • Works closely with the People Team to ensure the needs of the internal customers are met and embraces an inclusive philosophy across all areas of operation.
  • Leads payroll reporting responsibilities, including W-2 and 1095-C filing, ACA Compliance, affirmative-action, EEO-1, annual 5500 filing, and compensation plan administration.
  • Responsible for the integrity of the data housed in the Paylocity platform and the ongoing functionality of our source of record HRIS.
  • Responsible for setting up an necessary integration with provider partners and maintaining the integrity of existing EDI feeds.
  • Trains employees and managers in the use of Paylocity self-service features.
  • Collaborates with Accounting to provide payroll reports and ad hoc reporting as needed.
  • Maintains employee new hire set-up and termination processing, including final pay.
  • Approves monthly insurance bills, manual payroll checks, ACH, vendor reconciliations, and various other payroll processes to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Serves as project lead for key projects in Payroll/HCM and trains, documents, and implements key initiatives.

Benefits

  • Leads 401K administration and audit. Completes audit action items and corrections in compliance with all regulations.

Responsible for the integrity of the data housed in Employee Navigator and the ongoing functionality of our source of record for employee benefits enrollment. 

  • Audits benefits entries in payroll to ensure accuracy.
  • Works consistently with the broker to ensure optimal employee experience with company-sponsored benefits.
  • In coordination with the CHRO, the Manager reviews benefit offerings, market trends, employee feedback, and provider rate quotes to make recommendations to the executive team.

People Team Administration

  • Completes administrative and operational requirements related to recordkeeping, reporting and documentation, including employee personnel files in accordance with state and federal law.
  • Works with the People team to document/track all types of leaves of absence.
  • Maintains knowledge of payroll/benefit legal changes and practices and communicates them to employees and managers as needed on an ongoing basis.
  • Provides courteous and prompt resolution of employee inquiries (wage requests, employment verifications, password resets, unemployment, and benefits inquiries).
  • Provides assistance with employee activities, new hire orientation, employee engagement, payroll, and benefits.
  • Completes other tasks & duties as assigned based on business needs.

What you'll bring:

  • Experience managing the payroll function for a multi-state company, including experience with federal, state, and local tax accounts. 
  • Experience working as a collaborative member of the People Team.
  • Experience in supporting teams within a technology company (experience in the healthcare industry is a plus).
  • Highest level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver the best possible employee experience.

Set yourself apart:

  • Ability to define and articulate a progressive philosophy on people management
  • MBA, Masters of Organizational Psychology, or other relevant advanced degrees strongly preferred
  • Experience working within an early-stage or fast-growth company
  • Experience managing external partners to assist in talent acquisition and recruitment, compensation and benefits administration and audits, and legal compliance
  • Experience selecting and implementing HRIS solutions

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration. 
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Positive, productive, and collaborative team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SHRM-CP or FPC Certification or willingness to obtain certification within first year of employment.
  • Paylocity proficiency.
  • Employee Navigator proficiency.

Expected Salary Range: - $80,000-$100,000 + Bonus

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An Insider's view of Kalderos

What's something quirky about your company?

Our culture encourages individuality and strong opinions. There is never a shortage of thoughtful recommendations or particular preferences. All of these differences make our conversations lively - but always progressing towards our goal of bringing transparency and trust to the healthcare space.

Allison

Client Relationship Manager

What does your typical day look like?

A typical day here is full of interesting challenges, fun filled conversations, and growth opportunities. Everyone is friendly and eager to come together to help you succeed, and this motivates me to push my limits and deliver beyond expectations.

Sameer

Principal Data Engineer

What makes someone successful on your team?

A good attitude, an open mind, someone who is adaptable, enjoys solving complex problems and the excitement that comes with working for a startup.

Sara

VP of Finance

What is your vision for the company?

Kalderos is a purpose-driven group of multidisciplinary collaborators -- our purpose is to bring transparency to one of the most opaque parts of the healthcare system. Our solutions will empower all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem to focus on improving the well-being of people, rather than financial engineering.

Micah

COO

What’s the vibe like in the office?

Our vibe is a combination of trust, collaboration, and stimulation. We’re a young company with big ideas, super smart people, and an eagerness to make some real change. The general attitude is -- be yourself, dress how you want, and get ready to solve some big problems.

Matt

Product Designer

What are Kalderos Perks + Benefits

Kalderos Benefits Overview

We understand that our team members allow us to accomplish our goals, which is why we have partnered across all centers of excellence to create a working environment that allows each contributor to be their best selves.

At Kalderos we are dedicated to supporting team members based on their needs—

Life + work balance: We think a balanced lifestyle is a right, not just a perk. We have an unlimited paid time off policy (with an enforced minimum number of days off) and flexible work modes that allow team members to manage work on their schedule.

Health and wellness: With health, dental and vision insurance, and robust parental and caregiver leave policies, we aim to ensure you have the resources you and your family need to stay healthy.

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Kalderos is proud to be based in Chicago and to be part of the growing local economy of tech companies. Diversity and inclusion are part of our core values at Kalderos and we are excited to influence
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
At Kalderos, we are focused on getting things done, not on the hours you spend on getting things done.
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
We welcome employees to proactively prepare for retirement with our fully-vested matching contribution of 100% of the first 3% of your employee deferral, plus 50% on the next 2% deferred.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend

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