Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support and enhance our growing HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting employees while ensuring compliance and efficiency in payroll and benefits processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP, ensuring accuracy for wages, overtime, bonuses, and adjustments
• Verify timecards, attendance, PTO balances, and shift differentials
• Maintain payroll and benefits records within HRIS/ERP systems
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (IRS, DOL, Texas Workforce Commission)
• Administer employee benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and COBRA
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries
• Prepare payroll reports, labor cost summaries, and audit documentation
• Reconcile payroll registers, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes (I-9s, benefits enrollment, etc.)
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation and unemployment claims
• Collaborate with HR leadership on process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience
• Hands-on experience with ADP (Workforce Now preferred)
• Experience with multi-shift and hourly payroll processing
• Knowledge of benefits administration (health, 401(k), COBRA)
• Familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems
• Understanding of employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule