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About the Role

The Human Resources Coordinator – Payroll & Benefits supports payroll and benefits administration, employee lifecycle activities, HRIS administration, and general HR operations. This role processes semi-monthly payroll, manages employee benefits, maintains HR records, and assists with onboarding and offboarding.

Responsibilities

• Process and support semi-monthly payroll accurately and timely.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, and timekeeping records.
• Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Process employee status changes, compensation updates, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholding changes.
• Generate payroll reports and support reporting requirements.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliations.
• Support payroll audits and provide requested documentation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and COBRA.
• Conduct benefits enrollment for new hires and qualifying life events.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefits vendors for inquiries.
• Maintain benefits records and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
• Support annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and assist with vendor reporting.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including documentation and system access.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity within Paylocity.
• Prepare and distribute employment-related documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and records.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance for accurate employee and payroll data.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll and/or human resources experience required.
• Experience processing payroll through Paylocity is strongly preferred.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs required.
• Knowledge of federal and New York State wage and hour laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred.
• Experience with semi-monthly payroll processing preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems and employee onboarding preferred.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Payroll Administration
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS Administration
• Paylocity
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Confidentiality
• Judgment
• Federal Wage and Hour Laws
• New York State Wage and Hour Laws

Location

• Hybrid
• Remote

Work Type

• Part-Time
• Hybrid
• Remote

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• Not eligible for benefits

About the Company

• YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity

• YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.