Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll And Benefits Specialist

Location: Lakewood, Ohio

Salary: $72,000 – $80,000

Benefits: Comprehensive Health benefits, ESOP Company, PTO, etc.

About the Company: We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll and benefits operations across a multi-state workforce. This position will play an important role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance, supporting employees, and keeping HR and payroll systems running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, digging into payroll issues, and serving as a trusted resource across HR, Accounting, and leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Take ownership of payroll and benefits for a multi-location organization
• Excellent retirement benefits
• Employer-paid healthcare
• High level of visibility and interaction across the organization
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with leadership invested in your success

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and oversee multi-state payroll, including deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, executive compensation, and payroll taxes
• Administer employee benefits and serve as a resource for benefits and payroll-related questions
• Review payroll and benefits data for accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations
• Research federal, state, and local payroll requirements and help ensure ongoing compliance
• Manage payroll tax notices, state registrations, timekeeping, 401(k) contributions, and year-end W-2 processing
• Maintain accurate employee information across ADP Workforce Now, UKG, and benefit carrier systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience preferred
• Strong multi-state payroll knowledge
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, benefits administration, and compliance requirements