Payroll Implementation Specialist Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Payroll Implementation Specialist Concordia Plans – 3.7 St.

Louis, MO Job Details Estimated:

$49.5K – $65.7K a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Pension plan 403(b) Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Mid-level Microsoft Office Project management Bachelor’s degree Data management SharePoint Payroll Full Job Description Payroll Implementation Specialist At Concordia Plans we care for those who serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare, and benefit services. The Payroll Implementation Specialist is a newly created position responsible for utilizing best-in-class implementation practices to onboard ministry clients onto the payroll platform. Concordia Plans has a reputation for outstanding culture, most recently winning the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, with additional special awards for Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits and Purpose & Values. This honor goes to the country’s best employers with high performing people-first cultures. Our recent history of employment excellence also includes being awarded the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, the Top Workplaces 2021 – 2024 St. Louis Post-Dispatch awards and the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition’s 2020 Business Health Culture Award. Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6,000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community. At Concordia Plans we are focused and flexible. Embracing the new normal, pioneering ways to continue to support work life balance in our family first culture. We offer competitive compensation with a benefit package, including a pension plan, 403(b), health insurance at no cost to the employee, and much more. With this exciting opportunity you can combine experience, talent, and passion as part of our team at Concordia Plans serving the workers of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod. General Summary The MyAdminPartner (MAP) Payroll Implementation Specialist is responsible for utilizing best-in-class implementation practices to onboard ministry clients onto the payroll platform. They will lead each client through the payroll conversion process including data gathering, platform configuration, testing, training and go-live. The MAP Implementation Specialist will work collaboratively with vendors, the MAP team, ministries, and other internal departments frequently. Essential Job Functions Act as the primary client contact throughout the implementation process; escalate needs, issues, and concerns to the business partners and management as appropriate. Lead the implementation process of transitioning new clients from their existing payroll software to the MAP payroll software (Paycor); utilize effective client service and change management practices to ensure smooth transition. Serve as a subject matter expert for the payroll software and ensure set up is consistent with the ministry’s needs and expectations and is also set up for MAP processes. Consult employers on best practices regarding ministerial pay, FLSA, Federal, State, and Local payroll tax issues. Coordinate with Paycor non-client facing team members to ensure accurate database configuration. Audit and test client data and Paycor system configuration to ensure accuracy and resolve data discrepancies identified in testing. Conduct training sessions with new users. Assist in the initial payroll processing and transition clients to Payroll Specialist upon successful implementation. Serve as a thought leader for continuous improvement on the Implementation process. Identify enhancements that will drive the ministry’s satisfaction and retention. Manage multiple priorities across multiple timelines to ensure payroll processing and other deliverables meet deadlines. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners to ensure best in class customer service and customer solutions in order to meet performance objectives and customers’ expectations. Provide and/or coordinate with internal resources members or employer educational needs on plans, benefits or services as needed. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from accredited business or accounting school or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 3 years of payroll processing experience preferred 2 years of experience in a client-facing position; prior implementation or project management experience strongly preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Experience utilizing payroll software required. Paycor experience preferred.

Competencies Data management:

mathematical skills, attention to detail and disciplined systematic organization.

Problem solving:

uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems, is excellent at objective analysis, and engages others in analyzing and developing solutions.

Results oriented:

steadfastly pushes self for results, self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision, maintains focus on organizational goals.

Systems fluency:

command of system and collaborative tools (websites, social media, SharePoint), skilled in use of MS Office suite

Communications:

ability to articulate information simply and concisely in person, over the phone and in writing, and to reflect Concordia Plans values (integrity, compassion, excellence, stewardship, accountability) in all internal and external communications.

Independent:

Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments.

Team work:

participates fully on assigned and adjunct teams, fosters a collaborative spirit, builds collaborative networks with internal staff and vendor representatives.

Change management:

is energized by change and welcomes new opportunities, quickly learns and adapts to change, personal maturity to evaluate and manage uncertainty and stress effectively. Ability to blend creativity and improvisational thinking with sensitivity to tradition and history.

Customer orientation:

demonstrates a high commitment to the organizational mission by applying concepts and principles of the Integrity Service program or similar values-based customer service program; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Learning agility:

learns new skills easily, climbs learning curve rapidly, and applies new knowledge quickly.

Sensitivity:

practices high level of confidentiality, serve as liaison with individuals. Ability to relate well with employees and vendors, maintaining appropriate balance between compassion, encouragement, and accommodation in all interactions.

Organizational savvy:

ability to navigate effectively in highly regulated industry and with complex organizations required; experience navigating LCMS structure and operations.

Shows Humility:

Allows others to serve in the capacity to which they have been called.