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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.
Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.
Position Summary:
KIND seeks a Payroll Associate who will assist the Payroll Manager with payroll tasks, including timesheet hours verification, document filing, and payroll data entering and balancing.
This a headquarters position based remotely from any location in the U.S.
This position is contingent upon continued funding.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews payroll authorization memo from Human Resources.
- Performs necessary payroll adjustments as needed per payroll memo.
- Assists with auditing timecards for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborates with employees and supervisors regarding payroll questions.
- Ensures all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports.
- Receives and documents any necessary approvals prior to processing any off-cycle payrolls.
- Assists in registering the organization in new states as needed and recording the corresponding State ID numbers for payroll taxes in ADP.
- Assist with submitting payroll for review and approval.
- Collaborates with various departments involved in the payroll process.
- Assists with benefit-related reconciliations and payments.
- Assists with W-2 review and approval.
- Assists on special projects, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree and/or combination of experience in accounting or finance preferred.
- Must be fluent in English; fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll.
- Performs processing of payroll-related items using payroll management system. ADP experience preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of payroll information and matter required.
- Experience in Non-Profit Organizations preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve, excellent attention to detail.
- Possess strong communication skills and social skills for teamwork and management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
- Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.
- Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.
Our Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.
- Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
- Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
For a complete list of benefits, please click here.
Our Focus on Wellness
KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.
Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm “no fees” recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.
