ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
The HR Payroll and Benefits Administrator supports the Human Resources function by administering payroll, benefit, and other HR programs as well as providing reports and data related to the programs.
Payroll and Benefits Administration:
- Process US and Canadian payroll, administer PTO policy, administer time and attendance program, including funding of 401k/RRSP plans. Administer any pay agreements and adjustments. May set up new locations, cost centers, register in new States, General Ledger information to accounting department.
- Administer benefits programs: including medical, dental, AD&D, STD/LTD, worker’s compensation, COBRA, 401K. Responsible for Open Enrollment and all compliance reporting related to payroll and benefit programs, including 401k audits and workers compensation audit.
Other activities may include but not limited to:
- On-boarding, off-boarding, Workday Training, I-9 verification , eVerify, employment verification, unemployment claims, immigration filing, FML administration, ADA accommodation requests, EEOC reports, ACA reports, GL report for Payroll, invoices and expense reports, inter-company recharge.
- Maintain confidential personnel files and other regular reports for the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field and minimum of three (3) years of related experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and provide helpful assistance in a professional manner.
- Effective verbal and written communication skill; ability to interpret policy/regulation/payroll/benefits with employees of all levels.
- Experience in HRIS is required, experience using Workday payroll preferred
- Detailed oriented and analytical problem-solving skills required
Benefits – we’ve got you covered!
- Base Pay: $60,000 – $75,000 (based on experience, education, and skillset)
- Annual Company Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days
- 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays
- $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment
- Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement
- Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center
- Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.