Payroll & Benefits Administrator

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator will lead all payroll and benefits operations for the company's new Greenville, North Carolina facility, using ADP Workforce Now to process pay accurately and on time and to administer employee benefits. The ideal candidate has strong working knowledge of federal and North Carolina wage-and-hour, tax, and labor laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Administration Process full‑cycle, multi‑frequency payroll (hourly and salaried) accurately and on time using ADP Workforce Now, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, tax elections, and direct deposit. Calculate and audit regular pay, overtime, shift differentials, and incentive/piece‑rate pay in compliance with the FLSA and NC wage‑and‑hour law; process garnishments and other deductions. Reconcile payroll registers each cycle; prepare and submit federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, including quarter‑and year‑end processes (W‑2s, 1099s). Respond to employee payroll inquiries and maintain accurate, audit‑ready payroll records. Benefits Administration Administer all employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)); manage new‑hire enrollment, open enrollment, and qualifying life events in ADP. Serve as primary contact for employee benefits questions; liaise with brokers/carriers and reconcile monthly benefits invoices. Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, workers' compensation) and ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA. Compliance & General Maintain current knowledge of federal and NC payroll, tax, and labor laws; support internal/external audits. Recommend process improvements within ADP Workforce Now as the Greenville site grows; maintain strict confidentiality; complete other duties as assigned. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred; other ADP payroll platforms (Vantage, TotalSource, Run) also considered. Strong, current knowledge of federal and North Carolina payroll and labor laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and NC wage payment regulations. Strong Excel skills; high attention to detail and analytical ability when working with sensitive payroll/benefits data. Excellent communication skills; ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain confidentiality. DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Comply with company policies and applicable laws. Employees are required to read and understand company policies, complete required training, seek clarification when questions arise, and keep up with changes as their roles and responsibilities change. Non‑compliance with applicable laws, company policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines could lead to termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr