Payroll & Benefits Specialist: Accurate Pay, HRIS Expert

• Independently maintain, update, and process payroll timely and accurately
• Additional duties include maintenance of employee records in the HRIS system, report generation, and administration of benefits
• Process biweekly payroll, including validation of employee data, special payroll runs, and adjustments
• Improve payroll and commission processes for efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain payroll records, including manual checks, stop payments, direct deposit updates, and special pay items (commissions, bonuses, garnishments)
• Monitor payroll tax filings and year-end processes completed by vendor (e.g., W-2s) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Conduct research, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with federal and state wage payment regulations
• Maintain accurate HRIS records (new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits, etc.) and generate reports as needed
• Complete Verifications of Employment for current and former employees as needed
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll and HRIS inquiries, researching and resolving issues promptly
• Manage employee benefits lifecycle, including enrollments, payroll deductions, and HSA and 401(k) administration, while partnering with vendors (Paylocity & Fidelity)
• Review benefits discrepancy reports from vendors and work with Paylocity and Vendor to efficiently resolve discrepancies with minimal impact to employees
• Monitor pending coverage as a result of Evidence of Insurability and follow up with Vendor and/or employee as necessary
• Facilitate COBRA administration through Paylocity
• Ensure terminated employees are transferred to COBRA Admin portal and appropriate paperwork is distributed by Paylocity
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll data and adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Provide support to the HR team and assist with additional duties as needed

Requirements Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience processing multi-state payroll and payroll taxes required Basic accounting knowledge required Experience with sales commissions and incentive pay strongly preferred Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC),

SHRM-CP

, or PHR preferred but not required Knowledge of the FLSA and various state regulations relative to payroll Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR technologies, including web-based payroll/HRIS is required Experience with Paylocity HRIS preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail; able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and resolve issues with sound judgment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees at all levels ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility. This unique feature helps candidates tailor their applications more effectively — a feature exclusive to JobTailor job listings. Hard Skills payroll processing multi-state payroll payroll taxes sales commissions incentive pay basic accounting HRIS maintenance report generation compliance with FLSA COBRA administration Soft Skills analytical skills problem-solving skills attention to detail time management independent work sound judgment written communication verbal communication interpersonal skills confidentiality Certifications & Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) SHRM-CP PHR #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor