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Human Resources Payroll Processor

CEFCU

CEFCU

Accounting & Finance, People & HR
Peoria, IL, USA
Posted on Feb 7, 2025

Are you ready to make the most of your talents and abilities, while helping others make the most of their finances?

Apply to join Team CEFCU!

CEFCU member service team members are critical to the success of the credit union. They provide a professional, knowledgeable, and caring experience when members contact us. We are looking for individuals who are personable, articulate, and positive to add to our already awesome team!

Performs duties of HR Payroll Administrator while studying for Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP). Manages, prepares, and processes multi-state non-exempt and exempt payrolls on a bi-weekly basis. Computes and disburses wages and salaries, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and other withholdings. Analyzes and verifies taxes for annual tax filing. Utilizes Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to process personnel, payroll, taxes and timekeeping actions.

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:30

Higher level position available with Certified Payroll Processor (CPP) designation.

Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with math, accounting/bookkeeping, and reconciliation.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and documentary skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Effective project management for broad and detailed issues, and team leadership.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications and Internet Explorer.
• Experience in effective business writing.
• Effective conflict management skills/experience.
• Strong work ethic, operating as a team player.

• Must earn the American Payroll Association (APA) Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation by meeting eligibility requirements, successfully completing exam, and subscribing to APA Code of Ethics within 24 months. Attends continuing education seminars or other certified educational programs to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) to meet or exceed APA's minimum re-certification requirements (12 CEUs, 120 contact hours every five years)

Preferred:
• Applicable college courses, experience with human resources/payroll/employment law, or commensurate experience.
• Previous experience working with a third party HRIS/Payroll and time management system providers, Workday preferred.
• Experience in multi-state payroll preparation.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Developed skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in a payroll/accounting system.
• Experience with payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels.
• Working knowledge of wage withholding orders and garnishments.

Summary Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $20.96 - $24.63.

Compensation offered may vary based on skills and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at CEFCU.

Benefits

Financial

Merit-based raises

Health and Welfare

Generous paid time off (Holiday, Personal or Sick Time, Vacation)

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (PPO, HDHP)
Flexible Spending Plan (Medical Reimbursement Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Benefits (Accident Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Hospital Indemnity Plan)

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits

Defined Benefit Plan – Pension

Defined Contribution Plan – 401K

Additional Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth through internal job postings

Management Development Program: formal mentoring and training

Opportunities to help improve and build the CEFCU of tomorrow through process teams

Opportunities to personally contribute to corporate financial literacy and community initiatives

Casual days to support local charities

Employee discounts on entertainment, cell phone plans, theme park tickets, and more

On-site fitness center, fitness classes, and wellness program

It is CEFCU’s policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex/gender (including gender expression/identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and/or any other basis protected by law. This policy covers all facets of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training, and compensation.