Benefits and Payroll Analyst (Contract Hybrid)

Robert Half HR Solutions is currently sourcing for a contract Benefits and Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations, employee benefits administration, and HR data accuracy for a growing organization. This open ended Contract position is ideal for someone who can confidently manage biweekly multi-state payroll, maintain reliable records, and provide responsive support to employees on payroll and benefits matters. The role also contributes to compliance, reporting, and process improvements that strengthen day-to-day People operations. Candidates who have held HR Generalist roles within smaller organizations may be considered for this opportunity if they have strong working knowledge of US payroll tax, wage-and-hour laws, and experience with equity compensation (RSU's/options). Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate strong HRIS aptitude as well - preference will be given to candidates who have experience with Rippling as their recent HRIS platform. This is a high profile position working for an HR leader who is future focused and is looking for someone who can own these 2 processes fully with little to no oversight. A high level of aptitude in both payroll and benefits is required. This contract role is mostly remote with intermittent team meetings at our client's Alpharetta based office. Time in the office will be about 1 time every month or so.***Candidates must have experience with both full cycle payroll and benefits administration to be considered for this role***Responsibilities:• Manage the full biweekly payroll cycle for a multi-state employee population, including new hires, separations, variable pay, adjustments, and special payments.• Review payroll data before and after processing to verify accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and partner with accounting teams on reconciliations.• Maintain compliance with payroll tax and wage regulations by coordinating tax registrations, handling garnishments, and supporting year-end reporting activities.• Oversee administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs, including enrollment activity, qualifying life events, leave tracking, and vendor coordination.• Serve as the primary administrator for HR and payroll systems by updating employee records, supporting workflows, and maintaining integration accuracy across platforms.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to headcount, compensation, payroll, and benefits to support business and compliance needs.• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits coverage, and HR system usage with professionalism and confidentiality.• Document procedures, reinforce internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process refinement.