Debora Romero

The Payroll/Benefits Administrator will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing payroll and administering employee benefits programs. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Professional with strong background in Human Resources, prepared for this role. Expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and policy implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in conflict resolution, talent acquisition, and performance management.

Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid background in human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, and policy implementation. Known for supporting organizational goals through effective talent management and conflict resolution. Demonstrated expertise in communication and problem-solving.

Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist with Number years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.

Well-qualified Job Title with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, including employee information, timekeeping data, paid time off, pay raises, deductions, and earnings.
• Process new hire paperwork as required by the state and the various benefit companies the employee is enrolled in, complete I-9 paperwork filing accordingly.
• Benefits administration including assisting employees with change reporting; verifying eligibility according to contracts or adoption agreements; communicating benefit information to employees; and assisting employees and families with difficult claims issues.
• Process monthly billings from insurance providers. Review billings for accuracy. Resolve discrepancies between carriers, payroll, and the company. Complete reports for management as requested.
• Assist with managing annual open enrollment period during 4th quarter of each year. Assist with communicating changes to employees. Process changes within deadlines.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.
• Manage employee acknowledgements, including but not limited to the distribution of plan summary materials and other required notices.
• Maintain employee HR files in compliance with legal requirements and department guidelines.
• Prepare, update, and maintain employment records related to hiring, termination, training, leaves, transfers, and promotions.
• Prepare and process paychecks/direct deposits and tax forms (e.g., W-2, 1095) in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with the accounting department on reconciliation of payroll and benefit related accounts.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports to Federal and State agencies.
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and benefits promptly and accurately. Refer difficult or complex complaints to CHRO as needed.
• Maintain payroll and benefits information security.
• Stay updated on payroll and benefits regulations to ensure compliance.
• Provide information and reports as requested for various audits.
• Process verifications of employment.
• Collaborate with HR team for seamless onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with HR special projects.
• Support the department's objective of transitioning to digital files.
• The individual in this role must create and utilize a Login.gov and/or ID.me account to access multiple websites necessary for this position, which include federal and state platforms.
• Understand the Cooperative is considered an essential / critical business per government agencies such as Department of Homeland Security. The employee understands this may require work during a government shutdown.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel by company vehicle to job sites throughout the service territory is required.
• Occasional travel outside of service territory is required, including overnight and multi-day travel.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work primarily takes place in an office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Work environment typically has a moderate noise level.
• Must make arrangements during severe weather events to ensure timely and extended attendance at work.
• Requires prompt and consistent attendance to ensure uninterrupted service to internal and external contacts.
• The position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities, duties, and requirements; but to describe the standard level of work being performed. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned or as required by the need of the business. SECPA retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.