Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

Greensboro, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$29 Per Hour
SKILLS
ADP, Billing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, HRIS/HRMS, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, People Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

A confidential employer in the Greensboro area is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their HR team in a direct‑hire capacity. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing and effective benefits administration while supporting employees with payroll- and benefits‑related questions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees

  • Manage employee deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit contributions

  • Administer benefits programs including enrollments, changes, and terminations

  • Reconcile payroll and benefits invoices; resolve discrepancies as needed

  • Maintain accurate employee records within payroll and HRIS systems

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll/benefits regulations

  • Support year‑end activities including W‑2s, audits, and reporting

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience

  • Prior experience supporting employee benefits administration

  • Working knowledge of payroll laws and compliance requirements

  • Experience with payroll systems (ADP or similar preferred)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

  • Professional communication skills and discretion with confidential data

  • Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools

Why This Role

  • Direct‑hire opportunity with long‑term stability

  • Established organization with a collaborative HR team

  • Opportunity to own payroll and benefits processes end‑to‑end

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

Pay Details: $25.00 to $29.00 per hour

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison