Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Love Where You Work. Love How They’re Paid. Payroll & Benefits Specialist | Gulf Shores, AL Are you a meticulous professional who thrives at the intersection of finance and people operations? Do you want to spend your workdays on the beautiful Alabama coast, supporting a team that brings hospitality to life? The Role: Why You Matter As our Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you aren’t just crunching numbers—you are the guardian of the employee experience. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of compensation and wellness with precision, integrity, and a service-oriented mindset. Core Responsibilities Precision Payroll: Execute complex, multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly staff, handling everything from wage garnishments to retro pay and bonuses. Benefits Administration: Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, manage daily benefit additions/changes, and serve as the primary liaison with insurance brokers and 401(k) providers. Compliance & Reporting: Lead the charge on ACA compliance, 1095/W-2 generation, and federal/state tax filings. Financial Integrity: Perform deep-dive reconciliations for 401(k) and health premiums against GL accounts to ensure every penny is accounted for. Leave Management: Coordinate FMLA, short-term disability, and PTO tracking, ensuring seamless integration with payroll cycles. What You’ll Bring To The Table We are looking for a details person who understands that behind every data point is a hardworking team member. Minimum Qualifications (MQs) Experience: 3+ years of high-volume, multi-state payroll processing and at least 1 year of hands‑on benefits administration. Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, HR, or Finance (Bachelor’s preferred). Technical Expertise: Excel Power User (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables are your second language) and proficiency in major platforms (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or UKG). Compliance Knowledge: Proven understanding of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FLSA regulations. Preferred Skills Certifications: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PHR/SHRM-CP. Industry: Prior experience in the Hospitality or Service industry is a major plus! Why Join Us in Gulf Shores? Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits: We practice what we preach—top-tier health, dental, and retirement plans. Professional Growth: Manage complex data in a supportive, high-resource office environment. The Location: Work where others vacation! This is a full-time, office-based role in the heart of our coastal community. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re ready to ensure our people are paid right and protected well, we want to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr