Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Job Responsibilities Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing. Manage employee benefits administration. Serve as a trusted resource for employees, HR partners, and external vendors. Onboard new hires in the HRIS, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant. Process multi‑state payroll accurately and on schedule, including tax withholdings, deductions, and adjustments. Maintain and update employee records, including pay changes, hours worked, leave, and demographic updates. Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and clarity. Ensure all payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes meet federal, state, and internal compliance standards. Generate and curate HRIS reports to support HR and leadership needs. Provide technical support to HRIS users and assist with troubleshooting. Coordinate benefit enrollment for new hires and support employees during annual open enrollment. Review monthly benefit invoices, resolve discrepancies, and manage COBRA notifications and enrollments. Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, benefit carriers, and brokers. Maintain the firm’s Wrap Plan and manage annual ACA reporting. Track FMLA leave, send required notices, and manage premium collections. Open tax accounts in newly added states and manage related compliance documentation. Support additional HR, payroll, and benefits projects as needed. Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing Minimum 3 years of benefits administration experience Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, or related field preferred Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax rules, and benefits compliance Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (BambooHR a plus) Familiarity with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and year‑end wrap plans Strong analytical skills and comfort generating HR/payroll reports Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and organization Excellent communication and customer‑service orientation Ability to work independently and collaboratively. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor