Job Description

We’re in the business of Good.

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.

Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist  to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service.

Processes bi-weekly payroll for Headquarters and monthly payroll for non-US regional offices. Is
Subject Matter Expert on HRIS system, handles leave and ADA administration, and is primary contact
for providing employees with support specific to benefits. Maintains relationships with benefit plan
providers and leads the annual plan renewal process in partnership with the HR Business Partner-
Payroll and Benefits. Ensure payroll compliance including garnishments, withholding, etc. Collaborates
closely with HR team to plan and deliver exceptional total rewards program for US and non-US staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Process US bi-weekly payroll, including preparation, review, balance, and accurate
  processing/submission. Reconcile all transactions related to payroll process. Review quarterly and annual required tax reconciliations and work with HRIS vendor to resolve any discrepancies.
• Process payroll for international regional offices monthly, including review, balance, and
  process/submission. Serve as primary point of contact for international payroll. Accurately
  maintain tracking of international staff.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll and compensation related processing.
• Create journal entries for the G/L each pay period. Serve as primary contact to Finance for any questions or work to resolve issues.
• Process the bi-weekly 401(k) file in a timely manner to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the HRIS system. Train others and create unique
  reports as needed or requested. Stay abreast of system updates and ensure HR team is
  optimizing all system capabilities.
• Ensure government garnishment orders are reviewed and entered into the system accurately. Interface with Legal department to ensure compliance.
• Primary contact and administrator for all Leave of Absences for US staff (FMLA, Personal, etc.).
• Maintain a strong understanding of FMLA and Short- and Long-term disability leaves. Manage requests for accommodations, consulting with appropriate HR team member or Legal as needed.
• Serve as Lead for Health and Welfare benefit plans, including annual review and open
  enrollment.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of pay and benefit programs that reflect the organization’s total rewards philosophy.
  • Collaborate with retained broker to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits package to US employees.
  • Serve as point of contact secondary to HRBP Payroll & Benefits for HR department on benefit plans, including retirement plans.
  • Ensure the accurate transfer of open enrollment data to vendors.
  • Test and report open enrollment changes each year and works with HRIS vendor to resolve.
  • Review benefit uploads and first payroll file of each calendar year for accuracy.
• Lead for ensuring annual merit review process is prepared, reviewed and uploaded into HRIS within defined time parameters. Ensure accuracy of annual merit data process and look for opportunities to streamline and improve.
• Primary contact for workers comp audits. Interact with annual association and retirement plan auditors, providing to requests for information and explaining processes.
• Primary contact for employees regarding payroll, benefit and HRIS questions. Key member of HR team providing Division Manager and HRBP’s with technical assistance extracting data and maximizing ability to use data to improve processes and decision-making.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with multi-state payroll processing and HRIS.
• Strong Working knowledge of benefit plans and administration- both health & welfare and retirement plans (401(K) and defined benefit).
• Expert skills with Excel
• Experience with Paylocity a plus.
• Professional certification(s) a plus i.e. APA/CEBS/CBS, etc.

Compensation: Exempt, $70,000- $80,000 

Lions International has excellent benefits for you and your family. We believe in a balanced work-life and have programs and benefit plans to support our employees, such as:

• Three weeks paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Reimbursable training
• Casual dress

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on the work we do, and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems in an ever-changing world.

Lions International Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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