Description
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About Us
American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.
We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Farmland Trust complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Description
As an integral part of the Human Resources team, the Benefits & Payroll Specialist informs and guides employees on payroll and benefits matters, and develops, implements and monitors AFT’s payroll processes and benefit programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws.
What You’ll Be Working On
Payroll
- Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with legal requirements and AFT procedures and policies.
- Compile/reconcile data and prepare written reports as required.
- Represent the payroll function of AFT and act as primary contact for questions, audits, or other purposes.
- Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.
- Maintain employee payroll files, assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
- Maintains various fiscal information, files, and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
- Prepares various payroll reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information to staff, local, county, state and/or federal agencies.
- Resolves discrepancies with payroll and information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
- Responds to inquiries regarding various procedures and requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.
Benefits
- Administer AFT benefit programs to include, but not limited to, health insurance, dental, vision, long term disability insurance (LTD), basic and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program (EAP), leaves of absence, etc.
- Effectively interpret federal and state FMLA, ADA implications as they relate to AFT’s benefit plans and policies.
- Administer leaves of absences.
- Complete required annual reporting and maintain current, accurate, and organized benefit plan records.
- Provide support to employees to resolve any issues with AFT benefit plans or policies.
- Work closely with AFT benefit partners on annual benefits reviews, audits and/or testing.
- Prepare and set up meetings designed to help new and existing employees obtain information and understand company benefits.
- Maintains a wide variety of benefit information for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
- Reconciles benefit billings for the purpose of ensuring accurate eligibility and payment information and complying with contract provisions.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate, highly detail oriented and organized, feels confident reviewing reconciliations, analyzing statements and possesses:
- Working knowledge payroll and benefits functional areas.
- Good problem-solving/conflict resolution skills.
- Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks/projects.
- Ability to act with integrity, high level of ethics, transparency, trustworthiness.
- professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong, verbal, written, analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge of payroll and benefits-related laws and regulations.
- Ability to maintain positive interactions/relationships with a diverse population of staff of diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word and Excel.
- Ability to make timely and well-reasoned decisions and include appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Knowledge of benefits programs including health insurance, disability programs, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment regulations, life insurance, 401k etc.
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years of experience administering payroll, and benefits processes.
- Targeted job-related education that meets the positions prerequisite requirements.
Why you should apply
- Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
- A diverse and inclusive work environment
- A cause and mission you can be proud of
- Competitive compensation & Benefits
- Remote work opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
Ready to apply? If this job sounds like a fit for you,
Salary Description
$65,000-$70,000
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