Department: People

Reports to: Director of People

Direct Reports: None

Salary Band: $70,000

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Washington DC

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.

At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.

We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our website (https://www.climaterealityproject.org/our-mission).

Our current office policy is hybrid where staff will come to our Washington, DC office two days a week.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The People Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll & Benefits Associate. The Payroll and Benefits Associate administers the activities relating to the organization’s payroll, benefits and HRIS processing including developing, implementing, and monitoring (e.g., performing internal audit and control procedures to ensure that all wages and taxes are accurate). The individual will be the company’s subject matter expert and will be the first point of contact with all payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and support orders, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
• Process and administer leave of absence requests, disability paperwork, they can also interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to those leaves of absences.
• Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with human resources team to improve payroll and HRIS processes.
• Evaluate and implement payroll/HRIS systems upgrades and changes.
• Prepare quarterly tax credit reports and submit to third party vendor.
• Respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and conducts payroll training for new hires.
• Maintain employee records in payroll/HRIS systems.
• Administer the time and attendance policy and paid leave policy for all employees.
• Produces scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements.

Benefits

• Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments and terminations.
• Manage all 401K contributions and transactions including responding to inquiries from employees regarding plan provisions.
• Coordinates and conducts the new employee benefits onboarding process and presents presentations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
• Works with Legal Team to fulfill all governmental regulatory mandates and ensures filings are performed as required.
• Plans and administers annual open enrollment period. This includes preparation (or revision) and distribution of materials, conducting meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging for on-site representation by providers, and processing changes within deadlines.
• Plans, conducts, and reports results of audits to ensure all enrollments are accurate and that dependent information is correct for each employee and works closely with Finance Team for quarterly and year end audits (payroll, Workers Comp, 401k, etc.)
• Addresses benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolutions. Maintains contact with employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
• Processes monthly billings from providers. Reviews billings for accuracy and approves for payment in a timely manner. Resolves discrepancies with carriers and payroll.
• Coordinate with third party administrator to manage disability claims according to the plan.
• Administers online COBRA enrollments/changes and responds to and manages unemployment claims and workers compensation cases.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and terminology, payroll and benefit processes and procedures, including eligibility, enrollment, and benefit procedures.
• A solid working knowledge of ADP WFN payroll and HRIS system.
• Familiarity with Gusto, Paylocity and Paycom are a plus.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data.
• Has shown ability to respond quickly and accurately to requests for data, ability to provide excellent customer service a must.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Possess high-level organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.
• Excellent time management and follow through skills.
• Possess a creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience administering payroll, HRIS and benefits processes required. Work experience should include knowledge of basic human resources, payroll practices, benefits administration, and compliance or other related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit this listing on our website's Work With Us page. (https://www.climaterealityproject.org/payroll-and-benefits-associate)

The Climate Reality Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

BENEFITS:

Excellent benefits, including employer paid 100% employee medical, life, dental, vision. 401K, Paid Parental Leave and other fringe benefits such as wellness days, vacation and sick time are all included.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 3 years (Preferred)
• Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)
• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20004

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