Senior Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Doyon Government Group (DGG) provides design-build and general construction services including demolition new construction renovations and repairs for government-owned facilities and military installations nationwide.

The Senior Payroll and Benefits Administrator is a senior individual contributor who owns complex payroll and benefits operations while leading process improvements audits and vendor management. This role combines advanced accounting responsibilities (carrier billing general ledger reconciliations journal entries tax reporting bank reconciliations) with end-to-end multistate payrollexpertise. The Senior Administrator acts as the payroll subject matter expert and escalation point serves as system owner for payroll/benefitsconfiguration (e.g. ViewpointPlanSource) leads crossfunctional initiatives with HR andPayroll andmentorspeersprovidinga clear careerladder step above the Payroll and Benefits Administrator. Formal people management is not; however the roleprovidesdaytoday guidance training and quality oversight across payroll and benefits workflows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all personnel financial and sensitive informationat all times.
• Own adherence to benefit payroll tax and general accounting regulations and internal controls as part of daily operations.
• Lead daily benefit activitiesincluding enrollments terminations COBRA events life changes and adjustmentsand ensure data integrity across HR payroll and carrier systems.
• Coordinate andoptimizedata transfersfor services premiums and plan administration; troubleshoot interfaces with vendors and IT.
• Process and reconcile monthly carrier billing; ensure alignment between invoices payroll deductions andbenefitgeneral ledger accounts; prepare corrective journal entries as needed.
• Support implementation and maintenance of new benefit programs systems and tracking methods; document SOPs and train stakeholders.
• Perform all activitiesto process complex multistate payrolls includingmaintainingrecords processing deductions (voluntary and involuntary) reviewing timecards filing payrollrelated tax reports and preparing necessary payrollrelated accounting documents.
• Manage employee wage garnishments and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Serve as payroll system owner (e.g. Viewpoint): oversee configuration testing updates user access and issue resolution; partner with IT and vendors to improve functionality and operational efficiency.
• Ensuretimelyandaccurateprocessing of payroll transactions; design and monitor quality checks that prevent errors and rework.
• Prepare balance and post periodend payroll reports; reconcile payrolls todesignatedpayroll accounts; oversee quarterly payroll tax reconciliation and filings.
• Lead preparation for internal and external audits (payroll tax and 401(k)); compile payroll records deduction reports reconciliations and supporting documentation; respond to auditor inquiries.
• Administer benefits programs (health dental vision retirement and other offerings) ensuringaccurateenrollment payroll deductions and compliance with HIPAA and ERISA.
• Manage relationships with payroll benefits and HR vendors; ensureaccuratedata processing billing system performance andtimelyissue resolution; negotiate improvements whereappropriate.
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll and benefits issues employee inquiries and compliance concerns; provide training and guidance to employees on timecard entry payroll procedures benefits enrollment and available programs.
• Prepare and analyze statutory and internal reports (e.g. ACA reporting payroll tax filings reconciliations financial summaries) and deliver insights to leadership.
• Partner with Human Resources and Finance on compliance initiatives audits budgetingand reporting.
• Proactivelyidentifypayroll risks or process improvement opportunities; propose solutions secure alignment and implement changes that enhance accuracy compliance and efficiency.
• Prepare and distribute payrollrelated data and reports to corporate accounting HR and other stakeholders asfor audits compliance reviews and annual reporting processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced understanding of benefit administration HIPAA ERISA ACA and multistate payroll tax laws.
• Expert knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms; ability to serve as configuration owner andtroubleshootcomplex issues.
• Strong accounting acumen across journal entries GL reconciliations audits and carrier billing.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to train and guide employees and peers.
• Ability to organize and write procedures (SOPs) in a logical/methodical manner; strong timemanagement skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a continuousimprovement mindset.
• Collaborative team player who can lead crossfunctional efforts without formal authority.
• Ability tomaintainconfidential information and exercise sound judgment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence-Identifieswhat needs to beaccomplishedandtakes action to achievea standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values- Understands embraces and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service-Identifiesand responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Safety and Security- Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork- Resourceful team player that builds strengthens andmaintainscollaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible payroll experience including multistate payroll processing and compliance; CPP certification preferred.
• Three or more years of accounting experience (journal entries GL audits reconciliations).
• Advancedproficiencyin Excel and strong reporting/analytics skills.
• Experience preparing ACA reporting payroll tax filings and supporting internal/external audits.
• Experience administering benefits programs and reconciling carrier billing to payroll deductions and GL.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers lead projects and collaborate effectively with HR Finance IT and external vendors.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The majority ofwork is performed in a professional remote office environment with regular collaboration and communication with employees clients and business partnersrepresentinga variety of roles functions backgrounds communication styles and abilities. Occasional work may be performed in a traditional office or project-site setting as business needs require.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work isgenerally sedentary requiring routine walking standingbendingand carrying items weighing up to forty pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.Occasional travel.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range for this position is $106800.00-$110000.00 per year. Exact compensation will vary based on skills experience education certifications and work location. Employees are eligible to enroll in medical vision dental flexible spending employee assistance program group and voluntary life and disability insurance and 401(k) retirement plan. Paid Time Off 10 paid holidays 5 bereavement and 10 jury duty paid leave.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyons business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training which include but are not limited to hiring promotion layoff transfer and training.

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT: Doyon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent(s) will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

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