SUMMARY

At Morris Bank, human resources (HR) is focused on understanding what people need and knowing how to provide it. As a member of the HR team, you will be responsible for providing support to our HR department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations by completing a variety of tasks.

In particular, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for administering all benefits & payroll operations including end-to-end processes to ensure employee benefits and compensation are timely, accurate and compliant at all times.

Please note: This position can be located in Dublin, Statesboro or Warner Robins, GA.

DAILY AND MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration

• Responsible for managing the payroll process through analyzing, preparing and inputting payroll data. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Processes semi-monthly transfer of payroll data to Thread; Generates internal reports from Thread software and reviews downloaded payroll information for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains employee's Time & Attendance. Responsible for contacting various department supervisors for any missed times.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management. Involves: Compiling payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and deductions.
• Provides General Ledger and other support needed by accounting department.
• Keeps abreast of the payroll processing system and changes in wage and tax laws, and corresponds with federal, state and local tax agencies on behalf of our clients in problem situations.
• Will work with managers and/or employees when issues arise to paychecks. Will answer questions about payroll or deductions and work to resolve issues in a timely matter.
• Processes and maintains records of employee deductions, such as garnishments, 401k, insurance benefits, direct deposit etc.
• Ensures benefits file feeds are processed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains important payroll documents and other information in an organized manner.

Benefits Administration

• Administer Bank's insurance plans.
• Partner with brokers, account representatives and GBA Trust to provide exceptional customer service to our employees on all medical benefits related questions.
• Process monthly billing for all benefits plans in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for filing and maintaining general HR, Benefits and Payroll related items in personnel files.

Other HR Duties

• Act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions as it relates to payroll and benefits, including questions regarding passwords and general assistance.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contributes to the development of policies.
• Assists with general HR projects as assigned.
• Be the primary backup for recruiting and onboarding process, including maintaining internal/external job postings, ads, job posting boards (Linked In, GBA etc.); create job requisition files, sort applicants and schedule interviews and maintain employment applicant log for the affirmative action program.
• Maintain payroll and benefit databases, including employment, employee demographics, leaves of absence and workers comp claims updates. Includes compiling and updating status change data in all systems.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluations etc.)
• Perform duties as defined in the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 
  Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field. Will consider 7+ years of direct experience in the field (HR/Payroll and/or Benefits) as a substitute.
• Two to three years of experience in HR with demonstrated experience in processing payroll and managing benefits for 150+ employees using a 3rd party platform preferred. Additional HR training or experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent organization, time management, project management, and customer service skills.
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.
• Able to work autonomously with little supervision and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible with demonstrated ability to multi-task is required.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Program preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and safely drive a automobile
• Ability to walk, sit (for long periods of time), stoop, kneel and reach, various lengths of time and meet other physical demands required to perform the job
• Must be capable of operating all types of office equipment
• Must be willing to travel on behalf of the bank in the communities we serve, to all branches, and for training.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, telephone, fax machine, scanner, copier, printer

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Fast-paced human resources business office environment and normal working conditions with standard office temperature and moderate noise.
• Requires people contact
• Requires travel
• Occasional weekend hours for employee events

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While this job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.