Payroll Benefits Specialist

Benefits : Paid Holiday

Paid time off for volunteering

Lunch Subsidy

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

HiHealthCare is a locally owned, serving hospitals, homecare, correctional and medical facilities across the Hawaiian Islands. HiHealthCare is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. HiHealthCare operates the following 3 divisions : Hawaii Home Care dba HiHomeCare (home care), Cradles n’ Crayons (pediatric home care), and Hawaii Nursing dba HiNursing (staffing).

At HiHealthCare, we specialize in connecting healthcare professionals, nurses and caregivers with the medical facilities and home care positions in need of their expertise. We serve our clients with the same compassion we would share with our own families, but with the professionalism of medical practitioners. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our patients and staff, connecting through core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedication.

We are committed to the consistent delivery of quality, dependable service and professionalism. Our goal is to provide the best health care services with a smile and dignity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is the company’s key team member to ensure that employee payroll processing is performed accurately and in a timely manner that meets federal and state regulations. This team member will also be responsible for employee benefits to include hours reporting, eligibility tracking, and enrollment finalization. This position impacts a rapidly growing organization and the dynamic field of healthcare services. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will oversee payroll processes, manage benefit enrollment, and collaborate with a team of skilled professionals to maximize efficiency and productivity in day to day operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process weekly payroll for healthcare field employees

Integrate Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) with payroll processing

Maintain employee database regarding salary and pay

Reviews employee payroll deductions weekly

Address queries regarding payroll from field staff

Set up payroll arrangements for new hires and terminate ex-employee files

Maintain payroll system for accuracy

Audit timesheets and EVV accurately to ensure wages are properly distributed

Communicate with team and field staff any changes or updates to payroll processes

Remain in compliance with all federal, state, and company’s requirements at all times

Demonstrates respect for HIPAA and employee privacy

Understands internal reporting such as cash required, tax liability, and allocations

Responsible for benefits eligibility workflow

Runs monthly hours reporting and tracks monthly eligibility

Finalizes and communicates benefit enrollments to employees

Audits payroll deductions in correlation to benefit enrollment

Updates payroll and benefits documentation regularly

Main point of contact for all field employee’s payroll and benefit inquiries

Assists HR department with Open Enrollment

Assists with HR tasks and collaborative discussion

COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen : Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals

Diversity : Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment

Ethics : Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values

Judgment : Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions

Motivation : Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Drive and energy to thrive in the healthcare market

Dependability : Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Exceptional team player

Initiative : Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Must champion the candidate experience; Innovative thinker

BENEFITS

This position is a full time located in the Honolulu office, with supervisor approval qualifies for following :

Workflex Program

Daily employer provided lunch under the HiGroup Daily Grinds Program

Gym / fitness reimbursements

Parking or buss pass subsidy

Cell phone reimbursement

Support of continuing education

13 paid holidays (includes birthday off)

Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Paid Time Off accrual (PTO)

Employee snacks and drinks

Career advancement

401K, 4% matching and profit sharing (after eligibility requirements are met)

Health benefits (medical, drug, vision, dental)

Group Term Life Insurance (employer paid)

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Additional Life Insurance

Aflac Insurance (Disability, Cancer, Critical Care)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)