Payroll and Benefits Administrator

at  CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT GR

We make good investments in our people, properties, tenants, and company.
CCI is a nationwide full-service real estate platform focused on acquisition, asset management, property management, and development. Our current property portfolio consists of around 8,000 apartments and townhomes, with a focus on providing affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. We also own and manage a diverse and growing portfolio of other real estate assets covering traditional multifamily rentals, office, and light industrial uses. CCI employs around 400 Teammates in 30 states across the country and we are growing!
As we enter the next phase of our companys growth, were looking for Teammates who can help us optimize our existing management platform (systems, tools, and processes), better leverage technology, and maintain our reputation for excellence. We are looking for ambitious self-starters who arent afraid to dig in. We value excellent communication and collaboration, and we reward those who challenge the status quo to find better ways of doing things. We believe that people learn best by doing so although we offer a full range of classroom learning and structured training paths, we prioritize hands-on experience and self-directed development.

ABOUT YOU:

Our Payroll & Benefits Administrator ensures accurate payroll processing and reporting, benefits administration and overall compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements. This role will work independently and as part of a team achieve the goals of the Human Resources department and the company as a whole.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business while advancing your career. We are looking for a leader who can juggle multiple competing priorities, react, and recalibrate quickly without missing a beat as situations evolve. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION: You will process our bi-weekly, multi-state payroll accurately and on time. You will ensure all earnings and deductions are set up accurately and taxes are withheld and reported appropriately. You will reconcile payroll and prepare and distribute reports to others as needed.
• BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION: You will administer all benefit programs, including health, wellness and retirement plans. You will work with the VP of HR to evaluate benefit programs and handle the setup and implementation of plan changes or new benefit role outs.
• LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA): You will oversee the compliance of Leaves of Absence, providing the appropriate documentation, tracking, and communication to ensure all relevant local, state, and federal and laws are met.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION: You will oversee our workers compensation policies, including claims reporting and management, reporting and tracking, and premium billing and rate reviews.
• COMPLIANCE: You will stay up to date with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations, ensuring our policies and procedures are in compliance for all payroll and benefits programs.
• INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITS: You will be responsible for conducting timecard audits, project managing internal and external audits for all payroll and benefits programs to ensure timely reporting and successful resolution of any audit findings.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: You will respond to inquiries related to payroll and benefits. You will collaborate with vendors, brokers, and others to educate our teammates about all CCI sponsored benefits programs, changes to timecard reporting and approval processes, etc.
• DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: You will be responsible for collaborating with others to update and/or developing guidelines, policies and procedures related to payroll and benefits programs.
• BE INQUISITIVE:You will be expected to continually review processes, ask questions and make improvements.
• ANALYZE:You will collect and analyze data on our payroll and benefits programs to identify trends and areas for discussion and improvement.
• COLLABORATE:You will have the opportunity to interact both with internal and external resources at all levels to identify areas for improvement, brainstorm solutions and implement change.
• All Other duties as assigned.

HOW DO I SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

• TECHNOLOGY:Proficiency in MS Office Applications (especially Excel) and HRIS/Payroll systems along with aptitude for identifying and exploring other technology solutions.
• COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills in Englishand ability to communicate via Teams or other like products. Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• WORK ETHIC: Take ownership of your work, focus on results, and seek opportunities for growth and self-improvement based on both successes and challenges.
• INITIATIVE: Ability to prioritize work and set realistic deadlines along with proactively communicating questions/concerns. Taking the lead in identifying areas for self-improvement, necessary education/training or new/additional responsibilities.
• FLEXIBILITY: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, learn from experiences, and find solutions to new challenges.
• ACCURACY: Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and focus on closing out projects timely.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Strong analytical skills and ability to creatively problem solve.
• ORGANIZATION:Organization of both your physical and digital workspaces, including email and file storage, calendaring and time management, task prioritization and meeting preparation.