Payroll & Benefits Specialist

At Noble 33, our people are at the center of everything we do. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits programs across multiple states and jurisdictions. This role ensures compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and benefits regulations while serving as a key resource for employees and managers regarding payroll and benefits-related questions. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator partners closely with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee data, conduct data audits, and continuously improve payroll and benefits processes. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll processor who is process driven, detail‑oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a complex, fast‑paced hospitality environment. Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls accurately and on time, ensuring proper calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and taxes
• Partner with operations managers to ensure payroll processes are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Maintain payroll records and employee data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly
• Process and/or review payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and compensation adjustments
• Coordinate and administer employee benefit programs and other company-sponsored benefits
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and compensation
• Coordinate with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate eligibility and enrollment information
• Regularly review and audit benefits enrollments against carrier bills and payroll deductions
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, COBRA requirements, ACA reporting obligations, and benefits regulations
• Process garnishments, wage verification requests, payroll-related employment verifications, and unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain employee benefit eligibility and ACA measurement data
• Prepare payroll, benefits, and compliance reports to maintain annual compliance with all standards and on an as-needed basis
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure employee information remains accurate and up to date within HRIS and payroll systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience required
• Multi-state payroll and restaurant tip processing experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with payroll software required; experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems preferred, with Paylocity experience a plus
• Working knowledge of employee benefits administration, including health and welfare plans
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resourceful with a strong sense of initiative and ownership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a clear focus on customer service
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with HRIS, payroll, or benefits systems preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred