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16d ago

Human Resources & Payroll Manager

WINDHAM REGION TRANSIT DISTRICT Mansfield Center, CT

Mansfield Center, CT

16d ago

$65k - $71k/yr Full time Manager Benefits Administration Employee Benefits

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Job Description

The Human Resources and Payroll Manager role at Windham Region Transit District is an on-site position based in Mansfield Center, CT. It focuses on benefits administration, payroll processing, HR operations, and related administrative functions, with a salary range of USD 65,000 to 71,000 per year and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain strong technical skills and knowledge of administrative procedures
Conduct recruitment efforts for all positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
Create and maintain confidential employee files (payroll, leave accruals, medical, personnel, etc.)
Provide insurance for new hires within the designated time frame
Respond to unemployment claims, employment verifications, and audit requests
Process and manage biweekly payroll, including reviewing and auditing timecards, tracking accruals, and ensuring pay accuracy
Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll-related reports, including W-2s, wage verifications, and audit documentation
Input, review, and manage all payroll related items (time sheet corrections/adjustments, compensation changes, benefit and retirement deductions, wage garnishments, etc.)
Compile and analyze payroll data, and make recommendations and determinations
Promptly address payroll related inquiries from employees
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
Perform benefits administration including change reporting, reconcile and approve monthly invoices for payment
Assist in the administration and coordination of various employee benefits programs, such as group health, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 457, and wellness benefits
Enter and update employee information (new hires, promotions, terminations, etc.) in various software systems and websites
Assist in the coordination of open enrollment activities, including packet assembly, information briefings to employees, and arranging on-site vendor meetings
Recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; maintain handbooks on policies and procedures
Promptly answer and resolve routine benefit and HR related inquiries from employees
Administers leave programs, including FMLA and Connecticut Paid Leave, and maintains related records and documentation

Requirements

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with standards for professional and ethical conduct
Extensive administrative and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates a high degree of initiative
Excellent time management skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent proficiency in MS Office
High School diploma or equivalent, and three years of administrative, HR, payroll, and/or benefits coordinator experience in related fields; transportation experience preferred

Experience

Payroll experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Technologies

MS Office

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location

In person

Physical Setting

Office

Right to Revise

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and the company reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

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