Payroll and Benefits Manager - Contract

Company Overview

MotivHealth is an insurance company changing healthcare by focusing on HSA-based insurance plans that produce lower premiums, better benefits and the ability for employees to build significant health savings. We believe informed, engaged and empowered clients are key to solving the high-cost issues of healthcare.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Payroll and Benefits Manager will:

• Processing all payroll general ledger entries, ensuring payroll direct deposit completion accuracy and month end reconciliations
• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of payroll and other compensation payments
• Ensure federal, state, and local taxes are setup, administered, and maintained accurately
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax filings
• Prepare tax deposits to taxing agency for all payroll related tax liabilities.
• Ensure all regulatory filings are done in a timely and accurate manner
• Investigate, understand, and reconcile any payroll discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and timely records of employees in our systems in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
• Works with managers and supervisors on issues of payroll to ensure compliance with company procedures, federal, state, and local laws
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Validate information against Payroll reports to ensure payroll is in balance with quarterly and annual tax filings
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting
• Partner with managers to ensure timesheets are complete and accurate
• Monitor & process garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll
• Maintain Capital Stock Table & manage employee stock option agreements
• Process employee requests to exercise stock options
• Manage employee benefits administration including HSA & 401k deposits.
• Manage COBRA notices and other general employee communication
• Manage MotivHealth’s Employee Policies and Procedures manual
• Manage employee onboarding & general training (HiPAA compliance, Diversity, Harassment, & Cybersecurity)
• Health and welfare plans: administering medical, dental, vision, life, STD, long-term disability (LTD), and supplemental plans; new-hire and qualifying life event enrollment; individual enrollment windows; executive and key-person life insurance; claim support and carrier escalations
• Open enrollment: planning and running the full cycle, from broker and carrier coordination through BambooHR configuration, employee communications, and post-enrollment audits
• Data and eligibility: monitoring and troubleshooting EDI feeds, and dependent eligibility verification
• 401(k): plan administration with Ameritas beyond deposits, including eligibility, automatic enrollment, Safe Harbor contributions, loan repayments, contribution corrections and true-ups, and compliance and reconciliation support
• COBRA: administration and benefit continuation beyond the notices themselves
• Leave and accommodation (entirely missing): FMLA, STD, Maternity Leave, LTD etc
• Employee relations and performance management: Investigations, corrective action, termination coordination, manager coaching, unemployment benefits
• Compliance and audits: Workers comp audit, 1095 and 1094 reporting, in office and digital posters required, federal and all states. 

Education and Experience

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or 4 years related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with State and Federal labor and payroll laws
• Knowledge of General Accounting Practices
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented and enjoys working independently while supporting and contributing to team goals

MotivHealth is a dynamic and mission-driven health insurance company dedicated to disrupting the status quo by making healthcare simpler and more affordable for our members. We believe in empowering our members to take control of their health and financial well-being. Our innovative approach requires a team of passionate, talented individuals who aren't afraid to challenge conventional thinking and build solutions that truly make a difference. If you're looking to contribute your skills to a company that values innovation and positive impact, MotivHealth is the place for you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.