Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Are you looking to:

• Work from your Home in Vermont
• Join a Supportive Team that Promotes Work-Life Balance
• Make a difference in the lives of hardworking staff, so they can make a difference in the lives of Vermonters?

About the job:

Vermont Adult Learning is hiring a payroll and benefits coordinator to work from home in the state of Vermont, 24-40 hours per week. You will report to the Director of Human Resources and will be responsible for:

• processing bi-weekly payroll
• audit deliverables and reporting
• managing employee requests related to payroll and benefits
• supporting open enrollment
• supporting the organization in a major software transition
• suggest & implement process and technology improvements related to automation and digitization
• bookkeeping and finance support

About you:

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for offering stellar service, impeccable administrative skills, and the ability to remain patient and resilient during a period of organizational growth and change.

This is a mid-level role for someone with payroll, benefits, and compliance experience who can dive into supporting open enrollment and a major software implementation!

About the Company:

Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is a non-profit with a mission to help Vermonters ages 16+ by creating personalized learning opportunities for students to achieve their goals in career, citizenship, and family life. Our direct service staff includes teachers and advisors who co-create personalized learning plans and help students with adult dipolmas, GEDs, and more. We have 7 learning centers in 7 of Vermont's 14 counties, a remote administrative team, almost 100 employees, and an operating budget of $5M.

Vermont Adult Learning offers benefits to anyone who works 20h+/wk!

(This role is flexible for the right candidate, and could be 24-40hrs/wk)

Benefits include:

• generous paid time off in addition to 11 paid holidays per year
• (2) paid shut-downs per year
• medical, dental, vision, flexible spending plan and life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 6mos
• a statewide organization with room for professional growth
• professional development opportunities
• organizational commitment to work-life balance and positive work culture

Vermont Adult Learning is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates with diverse experience and identities with enthusiasm.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting with 2+ years professional experience in Finance or HR; or equivalent professional experience 5 years.
• Understanding of payroll processes and HR/Financial compliance
• Ability to work from home in Vermont with reliable internet during regular business hours
• Basic comfort level with video conference platforms and accessing remote resources
• Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written English communication skills, and strong organizational skills
• Be excited about diverse, equitable, and inclusive work and learning environments
• Successful national criminal background check and Vermont's Mandated Reporter Law training

What Next?

If this is the job for you, please affirm you currently live in the state of Vermont, and send cover letter and resume to Talent@vtadultlearning.org .

• This job is open immediately and until filled