PEO Payroll Specialist

What We Are Looking For

Decent is seeking a knowledgeable and efficient Payroll Specialist to process and manage the payroll of our PEO clients. You will be the primary payroll processor in our payroll management software system and you will have additional support as we g

The ideal candidate will be able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency, is good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information. You also have great communication skills to interact with colleagues, executives, and clients. 

Who We Are

Decent envisions a world where everyone has the freedom to do the work they want without sacrificing access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare. We believe in our mission to offer more affordable health insurance options for start-up to midsize businesses by aligning incentives to improve health, reduce costs, and put members at the center of their care.

We help small businesses (2-100 employees) band together in a large group PEO and do their payroll, so we can save them 35% on their health insurance. We're servicing a huge market need for affordable and delightful health insurance (79 NPS vs. industry average of 19), and all of our plans include unlimited primary care via the direct primary care (DPC) model. We sell both direct and through brokers and have partnered with national broker distributors like BenefitMall and OneDigital (25K brokers) to offer the world's first integrated health plan + PEO. We set ambitious goals around team NPS and believe building and maintaining a strong positive culture is the key force multiplier in everything we do.

Why We Love Working Here

• Decent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives. 
• We are a people first company and believe our success is defined by the success of those we work with. 
• We don’t schedule meetings at least 1 day a week to allow our team to have focused work time and additional flexibility.   
• Our teams are remote; we work asynchronously and make space for real time collaboration as needed
• We offer a fantastic compensation package consisting of a combination of competitive base salary + stock options, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid holidays, take what you need PTO, and career advancement opportunities within a small but quickly growing company.

What You Will Be Doing

• Process payroll on varied payroll cycles for small to medium sized businesses currently operating on our PEO, managing workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately, timely, and compliantly.
• Track time, benefit deductions, garnishments, PTO accruals and other factors that impact payroll 
• Train with our payroll processor to learn the ins and outs of processing payroll on Decent HR’s PEO platforms
• Work closely with the PEO Account Managers to assist in fielding questions from clients 
• Be available to assist in fielding questions from other departments, as needed 
• Help prepare for the growth of Decent HR by formalizing payroll training methodologies and content for the organization
• Assist with reporting as requested by clients or Decent’s internal team

What We’re Looking For

• Must have 3+ years experience in PEO payroll processing 
• Multi-state knowledge of best practices for payroll compliance 
• Familiarity with SUTA/FUTA filings and reporting done quarterly and annually post payroll
• Good understanding of payroll systems and new technologies
• Comfortable working in Google and MS Office documentation 
• Highly responsive to team and employee inquiries by email, phone or Slack
• Exceptional mathematical and computation skills
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Workable understanding of invoicing/billing processes
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good research and analytical skills
• Strong ability to multitask

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Payroll certification a plus (FPC, CPP, PC)
• Past experience processing payroll across all 50 states
• Consultative approach to payroll dilemmas 
• Collaborative team spirit and a bias for action
• Client or employee onboarding experience is a plus!