Payroll & Benefits Administrator

We are looking for a full-time, detail-oriented payroll and benefits administrator to work in our Oklahoma City office to be responsible for the administration of our nongaming employee payroll and benefit programs for approximately 100 total employees, consisting of nine entities in three locations. You will also be responsible for human resources and will be working closely with accounting departments to coordinate the biweekly processing of payroll and benefits. Additional duties related to payroll, benefits, and/or human resources will be required as a function of this position.

To be successful as a payroll and benefits administrator, you should have strong organizational skills and stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and market trends. You should also have strong interpersonal skills, be able to maintain meticulous records, and collaborate with other departments.

Payroll Administrator Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the onboarding and payment of employees using third-party payroll system.

• Issuing paychecks.

• Assisting employees with setup and use of payroll app.

• Creating salary sheets and reports.

• Gathering and maintaining employee records.

• Verifying working hours and pay rates.

• Tracking employee absence.

• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

• Handling payment issues.

• Collaborating with accounting personnel and upper management.

• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits Administrator Responsibilities:

• Track employee benefit eligibility and enrollment.

• Maintain and update employee records and benefits files.

• Coordinate biweekly benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and claims.

• Assist, advise and inform employees of the details of the company's benefit programs.

• Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner.

• Evaluate the efficiency and value of current benefit programs and make recommendations for improvement.

• Collaborate with payroll and accounting to ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations.

• Order and maintain employee records of employer-approved items (cell phones, computers, company credit cards, PikePass, etc.).

• Other duties as assigned.

Payroll & Benefits Administrator Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, business, finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a payroll and/or benefits administrator, or in a similar role.

• Working knowledge of relevant policies and regulations.

• Strong MS Excel skills.

• Tech savvy.

• Be a team player.

• Work independently and without supervision.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Attention to detail.

Benefits:

We are owned and operated by the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma and offer competitive compensation and benefits for full-time team members that include:

• Health Insurance – Company paid Medical, Dental, Life and Short-Term Disability for team member only

• Additional Voluntary Coverages including Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Legal Ease, and Norton Life Lock

• Optional Voluntary Health Insurance coverage for children and spouse

• Flexible Spending Account

• PTO

• 401k Plan with employer match

• Competitive Pay

• Tribal Preference

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,480.00 - $53,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Payroll: 2 years (Required)
• Benefits administration: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person