Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Assistant for a fully remote opportunity with an established organization.

This position will provide administrative support to a busy Payroll & Benefits team, assisting with employee inquiries, invoice processing, reporting, and data audits.

The ideal candidate has previous benefits administration experience, excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Pay: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Location: 100% Remote
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Duration: Through January 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, payroll, and related HR processes.
• Provide daily administrative support to the Payroll & Benefits department.
• Process invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare, run, and review reports.
• Audit employee data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain confidential employee and benefits information.
• Assist with documentation, recordkeeping, and other departmental projects.
• Communicate professionally with employees and internal departments.

Required Qualifications

• Previous benefits administration experience required.
• Strong customer service and employee support experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency with computers, data entry, and administrative processes.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel experience, including reporting and data management.
• Workday experience highly preferred.
• Previous payroll administration or HR support experience.
• Experience processing invoices, auditing records, and reconciling data.
• Familiarity with HRIS or benefits administration systems.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who can quickly step in and provide valuable support to an established Payroll & Benefits team.

The ideal candidate is comfortable answering employee questions, working with confidential information, managing reports and spreadsheets, and maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

Candidates with hands-on benefits administration experience and Workday knowledge are strongly encouraged to apply!