The Benefits Specialist

Job Overview The Benefits Specialist plays a key role in the administration of employee benefits programs while serving as a reliable backup to the Manager of Payroll & Benefits for payroll operations. This position is primarily responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of benefits, including employee enrollments, vendor partnerships, compliance support, and employee education, while also ensuring payroll processes run accurately and on schedule in the manager’s absence. The specialist partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to uphold regulatory compliance, data integrity, and a high‑quality employee experience, while contributing to continuous process improvement across payroll and benefits functions. Key Responsibilities Benefits administration Payroll support and backup coverage Compliance and reporting Administrative and operational support Process improvement and support Required Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Three plus years of experience in benefits administration with payroll processing support Working knowledge of payroll laws and benefits compliance requirements Experience with payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, UKG, BambooHR, or similar) Experience with annual enrollment strategy, vendor management, ACA and benefits compliance exposure Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy; ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Customer‑service mindset with employees and leaders; clear and professional communication (written and verbal) Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is preferred Familiarity with general ledger and finance reconciliation processes would be helpful Position Details Regular full‑time non‑exempt hourly position based on 40 hours a week and is eligible for overtime and benefits Primarily office‑based or hybrid role, depending on organizational needs Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage cyclical workload peaks Occasional extended hours during payroll processing or year‑end activities #J-18808-Ljbffr