Payroll Benefits Specialist (Mesa)

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Mesa, AZ | Full-Time | On-Site | 24/7 Manufacturing Facility

A fast-growing manufacturer of sustainable energy products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers is looking for a detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role manages full-cycle payroll and supports benefits administration for a 300–400-employee operation and is essential to accurate, timely payroll and strong employee support across multiple shifts. The Phoenix-area facility runs 24/7 with a diverse workforce and a strong culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Process end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Audit timecards, overtime, shift differentials, and incentive pay
• Maintain payroll records, tax withholdings, garnishments, and direct deposits
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments and employee questions
• Assist with open enrollment, benefits billing, and vendor coordination
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, and state/federal regulations
• Provide responsive support to employees, supervisors, and HR partners

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Experience supporting 300+ employees strongly preferred
• Knowledge of payroll laws, ACA, and benefits processes
• Strong accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Paycom, Paychex, etc.)
• Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• English/Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, 24-hour production environment

Work Environment

• On-site role in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment with multiple production shifts