HR Generalist (Payroll) - Joni and Friends
Agoura Hills, CA
About the Job
Under the supervision of the Manager, Payroll & Benefits, support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Human Resources department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Payroll Processing
- Accurately process payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring all employees receive their wages and benefits in a timely manner
- Verify and reconcile timekeeping data, deductions, and changes to ensure accurate calculations
- Advise staff of payroll deadlines and processes, communicating with employees and supervisor to ensure accurate time tracking
- Address payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies promptly and professionally
- Process wage garnishments as required by court/government order
- Maintain payroll worksheets and census spreadsheets
- Process employee change forms updating as approved in HRIS
- Complete payroll related journal entries and submit to accounting
- Assist in year-end audits for Worker’s Comp, EEO-1, EEO, CA Pay Data, Ohio True Up, or any other audits that arise throughout the year
- ADP new hire training
- Compliance and Record Keeping
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws
- Assist in preparing and filing payroll-related reports as required by government agencies
- Order annual employment posters, update posters due to mid-year changes, and maintain e-posters for remote employees
- Leave of Absence and Benefits:
- Assist with questions and tracking regarding Leave of Absence
- Aid employees with benefits questions and open enrollment
- Help with 401(k) enrollments, loans, and other transactions
- Administrative Duties
- Process employee terminations and ensure final pay and benefits are accurately calculated and processed
- Prepare exit letters and any required documents and send to terminating employees as advised
- Process SDI, UI, and PDL claims
- Complete employment verifications as requested and process NYSIF documents on an annual basis
- Process Registered Agent renewals and Annual Renewal Business applications
- Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs
- Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
- Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processing systems, HRIS, and timekeeping software
- 3-5 years of Generalist experience that includes payroll processing. Multi-state payroll processing is desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business or active HR certification (SHRM or PHR)
- Working knowledge of employment law, payroll regulations, and tax compliance
- Working knowledge of employee benefits such as health insurance, COBRA, 401(k), etc.
- Working knowledge of Leave of Absence such as FMLA, PDL, CFRA, SDI, and PFL
- Familiarity with workers’ compensation (incident documentation and claims)
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary
- Must be meticulous, committed to accuracy, and self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently
- Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary
- Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, a team player and self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently
- Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
- Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and the Internet
- Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable
Compensation is $30-33 per hour, non-exempt.
Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below).
MINISTRY LIFE:
Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus*” and perform their work with excellence.
CHRISTIAN DISABILITY MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:
Every employee at Joni and Friends, regardless of their specific role is expected to grow and develop as a Christian Disability Ministry Leader (CDML). This implies a continuous journey of learning and involvement, where employees engage not only in Joni and Friends’ programs but also extend their ministry efforts to their local Christ-honoring churches. This core competency includes:
Active Participation – Actively participate in ministry, both within the organization and their local Christ-honoring churches (if possible and to what degree they are able), advocating for participation of people with disabilities
Continuous Growth – Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministry
Culture of Belonging Approach – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understanding
Integration of Faith and Work – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of work
Below outlines the Biblical Commission, Vision, Mission, and Values of Joni and Friends which employees are required to believe and uphold.
BIBLICAL COMMISSION:
“Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)
VISION:
“A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”
MISSION:
“To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”
VALUES:
- Honor God in everything we do
- Build relationships based on trust and respect
- Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
- Practice responsible stewardship
* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).