Payroll/Benefits Specialist II

***This position is Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8:30 - 4:30pm.  Pay Range is $23-$27 per hour, based on experience.  $1.00 per hour increase after successfully completing 90 days of employment. *** IMPORTANT NOTE:  Local applicants only, as relocation services and remote opportunities do NOT apply)

The Salvation Army Mission:  The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose: The role with a focus on payroll is responsible for a wide range of duties, encompassing both human resources and payroll administration. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, benefits administration, new hire orientation and ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Supports HR Department’s customer-focused philosophy in employee and officer interactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurately entering, maintaining, and processing payroll information, including deductions, taxes, garnishments, and other relevant data with HRIS (ADP) system
• Administration of employee benefits, pension and 403(B) programs, including enrollment, changes, and billing.
• Responsible for New Hire Orientation ensuring timely delivery of information on TSA, handbook and policies, benefits and collecting of documents required for employment.
• Responsible for providing information and/or training on ADP access, and payroll processing for new supervisors and Officers
• Manages the Litmos training data base for WST and provides training via Teams for Corps or Departments as requested and/or needed.
• This role involves maintaining personnel records, handling employee inquiries, employment and income verifications.
• Assists in gathering information and creating audit, payroll and other reports for internal and external use.
• Responsible for managing Divisional ACA compliance.
• Addresses employee inquiries via phone, email or regular mail regarding benefits, paychecks, deductions, and other HR related matters.
• Data entry into ADP for all HR activities such as hires, terminations, status changes, pay changes, title changes, promotions, discipline…etc.
• Creates and maintains an audit schedule and ensure all HR related documents/data are complete and on file in preparation of any audit.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations related to payroll and HR.
• This position will be required to work when payroll processing falls on a holiday.
• Assists with processing seasonal hires throughout the year.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   None.

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in payroll or HR related field. Two to four years’ experience in HR and payroll or any similar combination of education and experience.  Preference will be given to those with experience utilizing ADP for HR processes and Payroll.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Familiarity with HR and payroll processing within the ADP platform.
• Proficient in PC-based work environments, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong organizational, time management and administrative skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills: Essential for accurate calculations and analysis.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in HR and/or payroll processing tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and active listening)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively meets deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to set priorities and work independently
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.  Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: 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.  Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.  May need to climb, balance. Kneel, crouch or crawl.  This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 15 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job – an office environment with a moderate noise level in the work environment.

Why should you apply for this role?  We offer competitive wages, a rich benefit package which includes UHC medical plans with low deductibles, 100% company funded pension plan, voluntary benefits to include 403(b), life insurance, AFLAC and short-term & long-term disability.  Employee appreciation activities take place throughout the year and time off benefits include vacation, sick and personal days, 13 paid holidays and a 35-hour work week! 

Not only will this role support “doing the most good” in the communities that TSA supports, but work/life balance is a true practice here at TSA and this role may also be eligible to participate in a remote/hybrid work schedule.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.