What You’ll Do:

As the Payroll & Benefits Manager, you’ll be a valuable member of the HR team by leading biweekly payroll processing as well as overseeing all aspects of benefits administration for the company.

Where You'll Work:

This position is a fully in office opportunity at our corporate office located downtown Columbus, Ohio. Our new built corporate offices overlook the downtown Columbus Commons which plays hosts to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy our building’s fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom and walk to some of the city’s best restaurants and downtown amenities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead day to day payroll administration for Coastal Ridge’s corporate, Peak Property Group, Foxen, and Partner divisions, including biweekly payroll processing, commission and bonus calculation and auditing, and acting as initial point of contact for inquires and issues related to these payrolls.
• Audit and serve as backup processor for Coastal Ridge’s property division payroll.
• Assist in the registration and upkeep of state and local tax authorities including unemployment, as we add new corporate employees.
• Serve as the company’s main point of contact for all reporting requests, especially as it relates to payroll, benefits, and time and attendance requests. Process bi-annual BWC payroll true-ups.
• Lead all HRIS projects as it related to payroll, benefits, or timecard setup. (ex. adding a new on call code)
• Oversee all year-end payroll processes and lead necessary updates such as setting holiday schedules and updating deductions.
• Update HRIS changes for assigned team member such as name, address, direct deposit, manager changes, access request changes, and employee separations.
• Process child support notices, medical support notices, garnishments, and other payroll related requests for assigned payrolls
• Oversee company-wide benefits administration activities such as COBRA and FSA annual renewal, 401k and Worker’s Compensation audits, 5500 filing information requests, automatic feed setups between carriers and HRIS, benefit guide updates, adding paid family leave and disability policies for new states, etc.
• Oversee open enrollment administration including setup in HRIS, enrollment processing, census requests, annual 401k force out distributions, annual guide updates, etc.
• Conduct benefits orientation with all full-time new hires. Assist with escalated employee questions/issues as it relates to benefits.
• Oversee Payroll and Benefits Specialist, including daily management and guidance and ongoing development.
• As a member of the HR team, complete special assignments and projects as necessary related to overall departmental or company initiatives.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented individual. You pay attention to the small things that make a big difference. You look at information with a discerning eye to ensure its accuracy. You understand the importance of editing and proofreading your work to ensure it’s done right.
• Customer service driven. You approach all customers, including our associates, with a friendly attitude and take pride in providing top-notch service by building long-term relationships and going above and beyond customer expectations.
• A supportive team player. You work effectively with others and go above and beyond to support the needs of your fellow coworkers. You are reliable and flexible and communicate effectively by communicating issues and challenges, listening, compromising, and seeking feedback.
• A courageous problem solver. You keep it cool when things get crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support the team.
• An ethical leader. As a member of the Human Resources team, you understand the confidentiality of personal and business information. You make decisions with moral principles in mind and stand up for what’s right.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration strongly preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment, including thorough understanding of state and federal payroll, tax, time recording and wage/hour laws.
• Previous experience with HRIS software such as UKG required.
• Previous experience overseeing benefits administration.
• Previous experience creating and auditing complex payroll and benefits related reports.
• Previous people management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including excellent phone etiquette.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Prior HR and/or property management experience a plus.