Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Salary: $55,000 – $70,000

Why should you be interested in this Payroll & Benefits Specialist role?

• Family‑owned organization with long‑term stability and strong values
• Third‑largest company in its industry, with multiple U.S. locations
• Casual, relaxed culture with supportive leadership
• Company experiencing active growth over the next 1–2 years
• High‑impact role supporting payroll, HR, and benefits administration

Responsibilities of the Payroll & Benefits Specialist:

New Hire Processing
• Handle all new hire paperwork for hourly employees
• Review, enter, and file new hire documentation
• Ensure accurate completion and compliance, including I‑9 requirements

Benefits Administration
• Manage benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes
• Process COBRA notifications and maintain compliance
• Lead administrative responsibilities during annual open enrollment
• Communicate benefit eligibility, medical and dental plan details, and qualifying events

Payroll Support
• Enter benefit deductions, child support, garnishments, and company program deductions
• Process weekly payroll hours with accuracy
• Ensure correctness and compliance in all payroll‑related actions

Compliance & Accuracy
• Maintain accurate employee data entry with timely updates
• Respond to unemployment claims within required deadlines
• Partner closely with HR leadership, including remote team members

Qualifications of the Payroll & Benefits Specialist:

• 2+ years of experience administering employee benefits
• Understanding of medical and dental plan basics and eligibility rules
• Experience handling new hire paperwork and I‑9 compliance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain compliance
• Experience with payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit entries preferred