Sr Payroll Administrator

**This is a hybridremote role based out of the Brooklyn, OH office, with employees expected to work onsite on designated inoffice days each week.

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Job Summary:

Applies corporate policies for payroll and expense report reimbursements, interprets Fair Labor Standards Act and applies Generally Accepted Accounting principles to all payroll functions. Coordinates the payroll accounting function and payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payrolls. Oversees the relationship between the Company and the external tax service in handling all federal, state and local payroll tax compliance. Supervises the Payroll Administrators.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the bi-weekly payroll processing function. Reviews, audits and reconciles all documentation. Oversees input and transmission of payroll, wage and deduction information. Manages preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
• Assists Payroll Manager as needed. Analyzes month and year-end processing for income inclusions. Processes executive compensation and special pay runs. Serves on special projects and backs up Manager.
• Researches tax issues and analyzes tax reports. Manages federal, tax, and local payroll tax compliance with external tax service. Reconciles and prepares funding documents for payroll taxes, Completes new tax applications and setting up in the payroll system.
• Coordinates all payroll accounting. Reconciles general ledger accounts, makes necessary journal entries and audits accounts. Researches discrepancies, and prepares reports.
• Acts as lead trainer on payroll-related functions. Trains verifiers on expense report policies. Trains the general employee population on using Kronos and Payroll self service.
• Manages CLIC short-term disability compliance which includes the analysis and audit of data; Federal Form 940 filing; and processing and funding bi-weekly tax payments. Completes annual analysis and reconciliation of SSA & IRS reports.
• Supervises and backs up the payroll administrators.
• Assists internal and external audits.
• Implements HR benefits into the system and maintains 401(k) employee/employer limits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred, but will consider collective experience, training and education.
• 3 years experience as a Payroll Administrator or the equivalent.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory and practice as well as with tax compliance issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply tax law knowledge to different situations.
• Intermediate MS Office Skills including MS Access.
• Knowledge of corporate policies for payroll and expense report reimbursements; Fair Labor Standards Act and GAAP as applied to payroll functions.
• Knowledge of 401(k) policies and limits and HR benefits.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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