Payroll & Benefits Administrator-Encanto, AZ
About Us
The Mint Dispensary was founded in Arizona in 2016 as a patient-centric, affordable, vertically integrated, state-licensed medical cannabis dispensary. The Mint’s commitment to its core values, patients, and community resulted in the exponential growth of its retail brand. This led to the successful opening of its second Arizona commercial indoor medical marijuana cultivation facility in 2018, where we proved that we are capable of being leaders in the cannabis industry.
Due to our consistent delivery of quality products, The Mint has continued to see a boom in growth, with six thriving locations in Arizona, two Michigan locations, and a brand new store in Missouri. We want to expand our dedicated team to continue promoting our growth and business needs!
Who Are We?
Mint Cannabis is seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team in our Tempe, AZ office! This position has dual responsibilities in payroll and benefits administration. It administers the entire payroll function and coordinates the processing of biweekly and semi-monthly payroll through our managed payroll service provider. This role will also support benefits administration across the organization and requires the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all employee matters.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in Human resources and payroll. They see every day as an opportunity to make a difference, regulate their workload, and bring their vibrant personality to the office! You must have a passion for your work and enjoy working with your team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administers employee insurance programs, including life, disability, and health insurance plans.
- Administers employee savings plans, which may include the company's 401(k) plan, personal savings plans, and deferred compensation programs.
- Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits, including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
- Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assesses competitor's plans and recommends enhancements or improvements required to keep the organization's plans competitive and effective.
- Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
- Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
- Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
- Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
- Monitors administrator's and insurance carrier's reports to ensure the organization's compliance with plan requirements.
- Ensures the organizations and plans compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
- Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors to ensure the organization provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales and structures.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
- Oversees procedures and processes and manages inquiries and requests related to the preparation and distribution of payroll.
- Processes payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Maintains or oversees the maintenance of employee records.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location W Encanto Blvd Phoenix, Arizona 85009
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- 10-hour shift
Education: Bachelors or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Human Resource: 1 year
- Payroll 1 year
- Retail Cannabis Industry: 1 year - (Preferred)
Salary: 60,000 - 72,000