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Payroll Specialist
$19.28 - $23.13 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing:
Primarily responsible for payroll processing or administering benefit plans with focus on superior customer service and adherence to policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Reviews, monitors, and audits information submitted to the HRIS system to ensure accuracy and compliance. Works with vendors to coordinate information and assists with questions regarding payroll, benefits, and benefit claims.
What We're Looking For:
Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional interaction, including working with vendors and third-party administrators.
Superior customer service skills.
Must possess technical ability to effectively utilize HRMS including running various tasks to complete accurate scheduled payroll and reporting.
Performs all aspects of the job with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to guidelines and regulations such as HIPAA and ERISA
Ability to collaborate well with vendors to ensure compliance surrounding various benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Analytical and organizational skills to work effectively in detail-oriented environment.
On-the-job training to become familiar with terminology, company, and department organization.
Payroll or benefit experience preferred.
Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
Vitality Wellness Program
"Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
Flexible Scheduling
And much more!
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If interested, please apply by:
09/03/2026Skills Required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional interaction with vendors and third-party administrators
- Superior customer service skills
- Technical ability to effectively utilize HRMS for payroll tasks and reporting
- Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to guidelines and regulations, including HIPAA and ERISA
- Ability to collaborate with vendors to ensure benefits compliance
- Analytical and organizational skills in a detail-oriented environment
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Payroll or benefits experience
What We Do
Shelter Insurance® is a property casualty insurance company offering auto and home insurance in addition to several other insurance products, including: Life Insurance Renters Insurance Motorcycle Insurance RV Insurance ATV Insurance Boat Insurance Umbrella Insurance Personal Articles/Inland Marine Insurance Farm Insurance Business Insurance Shelter Insurance® products are sold by agents in 15 states— Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee. We consistently receive high ratings from A.M. Best Company (a national firm that rates the financial strength and operating performance of insurance companies) and we are a mutual insurance company, which means we are owned by our policyholders rather than stockholders, and governed by a Board of Directors. We believe integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, and we make customer service one of our top priorities. Our primary goal is to be a benefit to our customers, communities, employees and our nearly 1,400 licensed agents as we find ways to maintain our strong financial position and protect our policyholders. That view has served us well throughout our company’s history, and we expect it to carry us well into the future. The Past to the Present We opened our doors in 1946, but in those days, we were MFA Mutual Insurance® and we only offered auto insurance. We also only operated in Missouri. Through the years, the Shelter Insurance Group of Companies has expanded to 21 states and offers far more products than we did in 1946. The Group of Companies includes Shelter Life Insurance Company, Shelter Reinsurance® and AmShield Insurance®. Our Vision Redefine value in the insurance industry. Our Mission Statement Be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.
