Payroll & Benefits Administrator

About us: The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights activist organization that confronts anti-Semitism, hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations.
It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO and the OSCE, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe.
The SWC is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Jerusalem and Buenos Aires.
The Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, founded in 1993, is the educational arm of the SWC.
Moriah Films is the Center’s two-time Academy Award®-winning film division and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is scheduled to open in 2024.
About the role: We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator who will be responsible for the payroll function and ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations.
The role will also administer employee benefits for the organization.
You must be proficient in MS Excel & Word with strong communication skills.
About you: You are passionate about being part of a team in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, a “will-do” attitude, and be enthusiastic and personable.
This position will report to the VP/Controller and is based on site at our HQ in Los Angeles.
Responsibilities: Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
Administer benefit enrollments & changes and annual open enrollment.
Review employee benefit invoices for accuracy.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
Provide records and documentation to senior management and auditors as requested.
Identify and recommend updates to payroll accounting software, systems and procedures.
Be the point of contact for all payroll & benefits information for employees.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Work with benefits broker of record to properly administer benefits to employees.
Collaborate closely with the HR team.
Other duties as assigned by the VP/Controller & CFO.
Experience and Skills: Extensive knowledge of payroll function, payroll taxes, internal controls.
Proficient with ADP payroll software Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Highly detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task.
Must be a team player with excellent organizational, analytical and time-management skills.
Ability to partner effectively with other departments to achieve desired results.
Collaborative, positive, solutions driven with desire to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Expert skills in Microsoft Excel.
Our Benefits: We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture.
As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community.
We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.