Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional employee support? Join one of our clients as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist and play a key role in ensuring our team members receive accurate payroll, comprehensive benefits support, and outstanding HR service.

In this role, you'll partner with leadership and employees across the organization to administer payroll, benefits, retirement plans, HR reporting, and compliance activities while helping drive HR excellence and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:
Payroll Administration
Process and audit payroll with a high degree of accuracy.
Maintain employee records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Process salary changes, promotions, staffing changes, deductions, incentives, and payroll adjustments.
Verify payroll calculations and reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Benefits & Retirement Administration
Administer employee benefit programs including:
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(k) and retirement plans
Additional voluntary benefits
Serve as the primary resource for employee benefits questions and enrollment support.
Coordinate new hire benefits orientation and annual open enrollment activities.
Maintain benefit records, plan documents, and employee communications.
Ensure compliance with federal and state benefit regulations.
HR Reporting & Compliance
Generate and analyze HR reports, compensation reports, audits, census data, and workforce analytics.
Prepare year-end reporting and support internal and external audits.
Maintain vendor records, enrollment changes, and invoicing information.
Assist with 5500 reporting, Section 125 administration, retirement plan testing, and DOL compliance requirements.
Stay current on applicable employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, EEOC, and DOL requirements.
HR Partnership & Support
Build strong relationships with employees and leadership teams.
Assist with HR projects, process improvements, budgeting activities, and organizational initiatives.
Recommend efficiencies and enhancements to payroll, benefits, and HR processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
3-5 years of payroll, benefits, HRIS, or Human Resources experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll processing and benefits administration.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a credit union, banking, or financial services environment.
HR Generalist background with exposure to compensation, employee relations, training, payroll, and benefits.
Experience with HRIS reporting and data analysis.
Knowledge of retirement plan administration and compliance reporting.

Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and employee-focused culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience

Success in This Role Means:
Payroll is processed accurately and on time.
Benefits are administered flawlessly.
HR records remain complete and error-free.
Employees receive responsive, professional support.
Compliance requirements and reporting deadlines are consistently met.

If you're a payroll and benefits professional who enjoys combining analytical skills, compliance expertise, and employee service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our team!

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