Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Company: Black Diamond Equipment LTD
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

At Black Diamond Equipment we are driven by a passion to relentlessly design, engineer, and build the world's best climbing, skiing, and mountain equipment. Working at Black Diamond Equipment allows for a career that aligns with and integrates the human-powered pursuits that we all live by.
At BD, benefits begin on the first of the month following your date of hire with a generous portion of medical and dental paid for by BD. You also will get employer paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as other wellness benefits, 401k, vacation and wellness time off, paid parent time, paid volunteer days, and company paid holidays. If that isn't enough, we are also a pet-friendly workplace with a casual dress code! If your passions are also in the outdoors, then you will also enjoy employee discounts on BD gear and apparel.
We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our small HR team at Black Diamond Equipment to provide payroll and benefits service to all employees in the organization's principle brands. The primary function is timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll for the organization by maintaining payroll database; ensuring deductions are coded properly, garnishments applied correctly, PTO balances are accruing per company policy and any other aspect of payroll and administering the benefits programs for all employees including enrollment and billing activities.
You will also administer the organization's leave and attendance policies, handbook and code of conduct policies, health and wellness programs, HRIS and E-navigator data, income protection (STD and LTD), 401k retirement, and related programs. You will ensure compliance with national and local tax laws, legal requirements, tax requirements and audits, prepare and file required reports, and assist in coordination of new hire orientations, and other HR and Payroll activities as needed.
This position is temporarily remote due to the pandemic, but is based in Salt Lake City, UT. Education:

Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Associates Degree in Business, Accounting or other relevant field.

Work Experience:

Required: Two years experience in Payroll and/or Benefits Administration.
Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of other H.R. functions in addition to above

Skills and general experience:

Also required are excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with sensitive employee/employment issues professionally and compassionately. Must be proactive, a team player with a sense of humor, and someone who is adaptable and comfortable with change. Also, this position requires
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding pay, benefits other personnel-related information.
Effective problem solving/decision making skills considering various criteria and within limits of scope of responsibility.
Proven ability to work effectively with a team; ability to focus and work in an open workspace/environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.
Expertise in effectively communicating payroll/benefit information to diverse audiences.
Work well under pressure and deadlines; good organization skills; comfortable with change.


At BD, benefits begin on the first of the month following your date of hire with a generous portion of medical and dental paid for by BD. You also will get employer paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as other wellness benefits, 401k, vacation and wellness time off, and company paid holidays. If that isn't enough, we are also a pet-friendly workplace with a casual dress code! If your passions are also in the outdoors, then you will also enjoy employee discounts on BD gear and apparel.

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex; including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative. PI132750848

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