Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon, Bend, Oregon, United States, 97707
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Join Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) as a Payroll & Benefits Administrator. You will become a vital member of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care.
Why Choose VRCCO? VRCCO is a leader in advanced pet care offering a diverse range of specialty and emergency services. We provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
Requirements The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is a core member of the People & Finance Operations team. Responsibilities include processing payroll, administering employee benefits, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
Process bi-weekly payroll and off-cycle adjustments across multiple entities using Paylocity.
Maintain earnings/deduction codes, PTO accruals, tax setups, and direct deposit settings.
Reconcile quarterly and year-end reports including W2s, 1099s, and payroll tax accounts.
Partner with Finance for accurate financial reporting and year-end close.
Recommend and implement payroll process improvements.
Administer health, dental, vision, life/supplemental insurance, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) plans.
Manage open enrollment and liaise with brokers, vendors, and carriers.
Audit monthly invoices and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor benefit trends and recommend enhancements.
Maintain accurate employee data in Paylocity and benefits portals.
Ensure compliance with federal and Oregon employment and tax regulations.
Support payroll, workers’ comp, and 401(k) audits.
Generate reports for Finance and HR.
Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, and internal announcements.
Maintain handbook and policy documentation.
Track payroll-aligned programs.
Coordinate performance review logistics and uniform ordering.
Support budget tracking, cost forecasting, and payroll/benefits variance analysis.
Provide ad-hoc reports for headcount, FTE costs, and consolidation.
Align payroll and benefits data with the general ledger.
Assist with special projects, system upgrades, and scalable process development.
Build competency in production/commission-based payroll.
Contribute to compensation policy development.
Expand strategic oversight of benefits design and cost management.
Qualifications
5–7 years of direct payroll and benefits administration experience.
Knowledge of Oregon employment laws and payroll tax compliance.
Experience managing multi-entity payroll and benefits operations.
Advanced Excel skills; strong proficiency in Paylocity and benefits portals.
Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and accuracy.
Clear communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Comfortable working independently and adapting to evolving priorities.
Common Certifications (Preferred)
FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the American Payroll Association.
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist).
Oregon-specific HR or payroll coursework/certifications may be a plus.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: multiple plan options with 70% coverage.
Dental/Vision: multiple plan options with 50% coverage.
Profit sharing available for all employees.
Tenure bonuses.
401(k) matching program.
Stipends for continuing education.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about veterinary care and excited to grow alongside a team of like-minded individuals, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon family—where we go beyond expectations, every day.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Veterinary Services
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Why Choose VRCCO? VRCCO is a leader in advanced pet care offering a diverse range of specialty and emergency services. We provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
Requirements The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is a core member of the People & Finance Operations team. Responsibilities include processing payroll, administering employee benefits, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
Process bi-weekly payroll and off-cycle adjustments across multiple entities using Paylocity.
Maintain earnings/deduction codes, PTO accruals, tax setups, and direct deposit settings.
Reconcile quarterly and year-end reports including W2s, 1099s, and payroll tax accounts.
Partner with Finance for accurate financial reporting and year-end close.
Recommend and implement payroll process improvements.
Administer health, dental, vision, life/supplemental insurance, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) plans.
Manage open enrollment and liaise with brokers, vendors, and carriers.
Audit monthly invoices and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor benefit trends and recommend enhancements.
Maintain accurate employee data in Paylocity and benefits portals.
Ensure compliance with federal and Oregon employment and tax regulations.
Support payroll, workers’ comp, and 401(k) audits.
Generate reports for Finance and HR.
Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, and internal announcements.
Maintain handbook and policy documentation.
Track payroll-aligned programs.
Coordinate performance review logistics and uniform ordering.
Support budget tracking, cost forecasting, and payroll/benefits variance analysis.
Provide ad-hoc reports for headcount, FTE costs, and consolidation.
Align payroll and benefits data with the general ledger.
Assist with special projects, system upgrades, and scalable process development.
Build competency in production/commission-based payroll.
Contribute to compensation policy development.
Expand strategic oversight of benefits design and cost management.
Qualifications
5–7 years of direct payroll and benefits administration experience.
Knowledge of Oregon employment laws and payroll tax compliance.
Experience managing multi-entity payroll and benefits operations.
Advanced Excel skills; strong proficiency in Paylocity and benefits portals.
Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and accuracy.
Clear communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Comfortable working independently and adapting to evolving priorities.
Common Certifications (Preferred)
FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the American Payroll Association.
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist).
Oregon-specific HR or payroll coursework/certifications may be a plus.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: multiple plan options with 70% coverage.
Dental/Vision: multiple plan options with 50% coverage.
Profit sharing available for all employees.
Tenure bonuses.
401(k) matching program.
Stipends for continuing education.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about veterinary care and excited to grow alongside a team of like-minded individuals, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon family—where we go beyond expectations, every day.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Veterinary Services
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