The Human Resources Manager – HRIS, Payroll and Benefits is responsible for managing and maintaining the HRIS system (UKG Ready), managing all employee benefits and overseeing the administration of payroll. The employee must establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees, volunteers, the general public, and all other zoo stakeholders.
Essential Duties:
- Provides quality guest service to both internal and external guests by maintaining a WILD (friendly, helpful, positive and professional) working attitude and appearance.
- Manage and maintain the zoo’s HRIS system (UKG Ready).
- Ensure accurate data, conduct system maintenance and serve as the point of contact for HRIS questions and trainings.
- Manage and administer benefits programs, consult with, and advise employees on eligibility for all insurance and 401(k) programs, assists with plan negotiations and renewals.
- Coordinates the annual open enrollment process with broker and employees. Manages the open enrollment module in UKG Ready.
- Provides education to ensure employees understand benefit programs.
- Works as liaison with insurance carriers/brokers in assisting employees to resolve claims and billing issues.
- Develop census data and provide census to broker and insurance carriers.
- Partners with benefits consultant/broker to assess and analyze current trends and self-funded financial performance of our company benefit plans; provides regular reporting and strategic recommendations.
- Manages the administration of the 401k plan, including participating in quarterly meetings with the committee, as well as all ongoing compliance, reporting and filing requirements.
- Assists with pension/401k audits, compliance testing, and 5500 reporting.
- Manage and administer Wellness Program. Partner with benefits broker and vendors to coordinate wellness fair (including selecting presenters and vendor attendees).
- Manages the administration and compliance of all leaves of absence under FMLA, LTD, and personal leave requests.
- Ensures company policies and protocols are in compliance with all relevant regulations, including FMLA, COBRA, FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPPA, records management, etc.
- Manage and oversee the administration of the zoo’s bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls.
- Ensure payroll operations are compliant, accurate and efficient.
- Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy.
- Develops, communicates and trains on payroll, benefit and compliance initiatives as needed.
- Responsible for administration of worker’s compensation program.
- Manage employee workplace safety policies and compliance. Coordinate with Rangers Team to align employee safety and guest safety initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
- Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, or related field (or the equivalent training and experience) and 5 years of experience leading and managing HRIS systems and employees benefits and payroll programs.
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of human resource rules and regulations including those related to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Worker’s Compensation, Federal and state legislation, and DOL requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and use discretion (particularly with confidential information).
- Exhibits strong initiative, ability to manage competing priorities and multiple, simultaneous tasks and the ability to work independently.
- Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience managing and mentoring human resource personnel.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Windows applications, including Excel and Word).
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check, drug test and DMV check.
Perks
- The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation is committed to maintaining the health and well-being of its employees.
- We offer a wide range of benefits for qualified employees designed to address the diverse needs of our employees and their families, such as:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage (Domestic Partnership Benefits Available) Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Phoenix Zoo Membership
- Employee WILD Rewards Program
- Service Awards
- Employee Cultural Exchange Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (for qualified courses)
- Outside Vendor Discounts
