We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a growing HR team and take ownership of recurring payroll processing and day-to-day benefits administration. This is a hands-on, employee-facing role supporting an hourly, multi-shift workforce. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with payroll deadlines, and able to confidently troubleshoot payroll and benefits questions while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
What You'll Do:
Prepare and process payroll using ADP Workforce Now, including reviewing timecards, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, leave, and approved pay changes.
Partner with managers to resolve timekeeping issues and payroll discrepancies before processing deadlines.
Enter and verify new hires, status changes, terminations, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.
Coordinate new-hire payroll information with the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding team.
Administer employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, HSA/FSA, and other applicable programs.
Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, vendor updates, and open enrollment activities.
Reconcile benefit invoices, payroll deductions, and vendor records and resolve discrepancies.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees regarding pay, timekeeping, leave balances, benefits, enrollment, and deductions.
Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and benefits records and support payroll, benefits, and compliance audits.
Apply knowledge of federal and applicable state wage-and-hour requirements, overtime, paid leave, recordkeeping, and payroll deductions.
Assist with employee communications, HR projects, SOPs, checklists, and process improvements.
Provide occasional administrative/front-office coverage, including answering incoming calls, greeting visitors, and assisting with general office logistics.
Build positive relationships with employees, candidates, managers, vendors, and visitors through professional and responsive communication.
What We're Looking For:- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.2+ years of benefits administration experience.
- Experience processing payroll for hourly, multi-shift employees, including overtime, shift differentials, timecard corrections, and deductions.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal and applicable state wage-and-hour and payroll requirements.
- Experience with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefits/vendor reconciliations.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, along with experience using HRIS/payroll and benefits administration systems.
- Experience developing or improving SOPs, checklists, reconciliations, or payroll/benefits workflows.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and ability to meet firm payroll deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach when working with employees and managers.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive $65,000–$75,000 salary9/80 flexible schedule with every other Friday off
- Benefits and PTO accrual available at the start of employment
- Opportunity to take ownership of both payroll and benefits within a collaborative HR environment
- Hands-on role with visibility across the organization and regular interaction with employees and managers
