Payroll / Benefits Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position contributes to Sanctuary’s success by managing bi-weekly payroll, ensuring efficient use of hourly labor through monitoring and reporting, and administering employee benefits programs. A focus on embodying the Sanctuary mission, vision, and values is critical to the success of this role as a heart-of-house community member.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note : the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive.

Payroll Responsibilities :

• Monitor assigned payroll activities for the purpose of ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Coordinate payroll processing, including distribution of checks and electronic deposits.
• Process all time off requests, pay adjustments, and miscellaneous earnings / deductions.
• Ensure accurate vacation, PTO, holiday pay, gratuities, and commissions.
• Audit rates of pay and employee records periodically for accuracy and compliance.
• Process and respond to garnishments, liens, and other legal payroll requirements.
• Balance payroll-related reports (Timesaver / PMS / POS) with the General Ledger.
• Prepare and post bi-weekly payroll journal entries in ERP system.
• Develop and maintain staffing guides, labor reports, and custom reports.
• Purge terminated employees from payroll and labor systems regularly.
• Assist department management with audits of employee files.

Benefits & Leave Administration Responsibilities :

Comprehensive Benefits Management

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Benefits Open Enrollment & Education

Benefits Reconciliation & Administration

Compliance & Reporting

Employee Leave Administration

FMLA and ADA accommodations

Benefits Events & Employee Engagement

General Responsibilities :

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and demonstrate the ability to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation :

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma / G.E.D. Equivalent

Four-year bachelors’ degree.

Related Work Experience

Two to four years of relevant experience preferred.

Required Knowledge

Computer knowledge is a must to include Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Knowledge of ADP payroll / reporting applications is preferred.