Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Salary: $55,000–$65,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Join a family-owned company with a strong reputation, continued growth, and a relaxed, team-oriented culture.
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• Opportunity to take ownership of payroll administration, benefits, and compliance while working closely with experienced HR leadership.
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• Clear path to expand into full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee onboarding initiatives.
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• Stable organization with long-term growth plans and opportunities to make a meaningful impact across multiple locations.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Process new hire paperwork, employee onboarding documentation, and maintain accurate employee records.
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• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA notifications, and open enrollment support.
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• Enter payroll deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, and weekly payroll information while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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• Support multi-state payroll and HR compliance, including unemployment claims and employee eligibility requirements.
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• Partner with HR leadership to improve payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes while providing exceptional support to employees and branch managers.
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Qualifications

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• Associates degree preferred with 2+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
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• Experience administering employee benefits, onboarding, payroll deductions, and multi-state HR or payroll compliance.
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• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can maintain confidentiality and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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