Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry. Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:
- Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
- Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
- Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.
At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us. We have an opportunity for a self-driven, high energy Assistant - Payroll Support in San Antonio, TX (Hybrid with in-office training) that possesses a can-do attitude. Essential Job Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, prepare, and input payroll data.
- Maintain payroll information by collating, calculating, and entering data.
- Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such tax election changes, exemptions and saving deductions.
- Prepare on-demand and off-cycle payment processing.
- Prepare reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leaves of absence, compassionate leave, and non- taxable wages.
- Calculate payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income, and social security tax, and calculating employer's payments for social security, unemployment, and worker's compensation.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answers any employee or client payroll queries.
- Maintain all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
- Prepare payroll reconciliations for each pay cycle.
- Liaise with payroll service provider.
- Keep current on payroll legislation and any changes to facilitate improved performance within the entire payroll workflow (Workday).
- Respond to federal and state agencies regarding wage garnishments.
- Assist in processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities
The job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are or may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned to the employee as appropriate. Qualifications Work Experience Minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting payroll activities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- KSAs
- Strong computer skills and software knowledge. Workday experience a plus.
- Knowledge of wage withholding orders.
- Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail.
- Good client service skills.
- Being an effective team player.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
- Demonstrate analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of sensitive information, including employee records.
- Ability to follow instructions well on any new projects and implementations surrounding payroll.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns.
Industry Standards and Rules of Conduct
- You must act with integrity
- You must act with due skill care and diligence
- You must be open and cooperative with the FCA,PRA (in the UK) and other regulators
- You must take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible is controlled effectively
Industry Standards and Rules of Conduct
- You must take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system
- You must take reasonable steps to ensure that any delegation of your responsibilities is to an appropriate person and that you oversee the discharge of the delegated responsibility effectively
- You must disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA or PRA (in the UK) would reasonably expect to have notice
- When exercising your responsibilities, you must pay due regard to the interests of current and potential future policyholders in ensuring the provisions by the firm of an appropriate degree of protection for their insured benefits
- You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
- You must observe proper standards of market conduct
Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to move about the workspace to access files, cabinets, office equipment (printer/copier/fax), or observe client settings. Frequently
- Must be able to maintain/remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Includes activities such as standing and sitting. Frequently
- Moves equipment/materials across workspace for various needs. Includes activities such as lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Frequently
- Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend from a given workspace. Includes activities such as climbing or balancing. Rarely
- Must be able to position oneself to install or adjust work-related equipment, including under a work station, desk, client setting, etc. Includes activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Rarely
- Must be able to operate a computer and other forms of office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copier, printer or fax machine. Includes activities such as reaching, handling, grasping and feeling. Frequently
- Must be able to communicate with internal customers and/or external clients through the process of receiving and exchanging accurate information in these situations. Includes activities such as talking and hearing. Constantly
- This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina. Constantly
- Includes repetitive motions, as well as eye/ hand/foot coordination. Rarely
Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments. Working Condition
- Extreme cold N/A
- Extreme heat N/A
- Humidity N/A
- Wet N/A
- Noise N/A
- Hazards N/A
- Temperature Change N/A
- Atmospheric Conditions N/A
- Vibration N/A
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients.We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, offers frequent, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View our to learn more about Argo. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The collection of your personal information is subject to our Our Benefits Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:
- A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
- Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.
- Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development - magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
- An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
- Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.
- A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.
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