Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits Analyst

At the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC), our mission is to drive investments in the clean economy to reduce emissions and improve the quality of life for all Americans. By leveraging public-private partnerships and responsive financing, we aim to eliminate barriers to clean technology and promote energy abundance in every community. Our work is guided by a commitment to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies across the United States, with a special focus on supporting low-income and disadvantaged communities. For over a decade, CGC has led the Green Bank movement, working at the federal, state and local levels in the U.S. and countries around the world to unlock capital and empower communities to embrace a greener future. Together, we strive to build a sustainable future where clean power is accessible and affordable for everyone.

Our National Green Bank: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step toward a greener future by establishing the first U.S. national green bank through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The EPA awarded the Coalition for Green Capital $5 billion to capitalize this national green bank under The National Clean Investment Fund competition, along with $125 million under Solar for All to foster the development of green banks and accelerate solar energy projects in North and South Dakota. Through strategic partnerships and innovative financing, our national green bank aims to create a robust clean energy finance ecosystem that addresses critical market gaps and maximizes the impact of every public dollar invested. This seed funding builds on CGC's decade-long leadership in the Green Bank movement, which has already led to billions toward clean energy adoption, ensuring that the nation's climate goals are met.

CGC is hiring a Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits Analyst to support the organization's payroll, benefits, and human resources information systems. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth execution of payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR technology optimization. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic success of the organization while exemplifying operational excellence and building meaningful relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring proper documentation, tax compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, including adjustments, garnishments, and deductions.
• Quarterly payroll tax reconciliation.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to provide insights for financial planning.

HRIS Management

• Manage and maintain the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure up-to-date and accurate employee records.
• Serve as the primary HRIS administrator, troubleshooting system issues and optimizing processes.
• Train employees and managers on HRIS functionalities, ensuring efficient usage across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with data security policies and regulatory reporting requirements.

Benefits Administration

• Administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison to employees for benefits related questions and between employees and benefit providers, assisting with claims, enrollments, and issue resolution.
• Conduct benefits audits to ensure proper payroll deductions and compliance.
• Support open enrollment processes, ensuring employees have access to resources and information.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll and benefits practices align with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and other relevant regulations.
• Assist in payroll and benefits audits, ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and generate reports on benefits utilization, payroll trends, and regulatory compliance.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in payroll, HRIS, and benefits processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between the HRIS and other related systems, whether integrated or not.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Education

• Education: Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing, HRIS administration, and benefits management.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits compliance requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Payroll & HRIS Expertise: Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Oracle HCM) and payroll systems.
• Data Management: Ability to maintain HR records with high accuracy and integrity.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze payroll and benefits data.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate policies, processes, and technical details to employees and management with an understanding of the need for strong customer service skills.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Confidentiality & Ethics: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in mission-driven organizations, renewable energy, or finance-related fields.
• Knowledge of federal grant funding requirements and payroll regulations related to non-profit organizations.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or Trello.

Key Attributes for Success

• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in payroll processing and compliance documentation.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactively identifies and resolves payroll and benefits-related challenges.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Team Orientation: Strong desire to work as part of collaborative team.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for the Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits Specialist is $101-$130K base, commensurate with experience.
• This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.
• Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is making a meaningful impact on clean energy finance. If you are an experienced Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits Specialist looking to apply your expertise in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today.

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