Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

About the Company and Opportunity:

This Payroll & Benefits Specialist role offers the chance to join a long‑standing, family‑owned manufacturing organization that continues to grow and evolve. With nearly 70 years in business and strong recent expansion, the company provides a stable yet forward‑thinking environment. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape processes, influence HR operations, and make the position your own within a collaborative team.

• Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 base + bonus
• Ownership: Third‑generation, family‑owned organization with deep roots since 1955
• Growth: Significant expansion over the past five years
• Environment: Manufacturing setting with a close‑knit, team‑oriented culture
• Flexibility: Hybrid work schedule with a flexible, employee‑focused approach
• Impact: Opportunity to build, refine, and improve payroll and benefits processes
• Support: Recently expanded HR team, including bilingual support to enhance employee communication

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll & Benefits Specialist Role:

• Process full‑cycle payroll on a weekly basis for approximately 160 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff
• Handle payroll for contract labor, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Administer employee benefits, including onboarding and enrollment processes
• Manage benefit setup within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employees are properly enrolled
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records in compliance with company policies and regulations
• Support new hire onboarding through benefits education and enrollment guidance
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding payroll and benefits‑related questions

Requirements for the Payroll & Benefits Specialist Role:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and/or benefits administration
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle payroll processes
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax, and employee benefit processes