HR Payroll Specialist

HR Payroll SpecialistReady to take ownership of payroll, benefits, and HR systems while working directly with HR leadership? This role offers broad exposure across payroll, compliance, benefits administration, and HR technology in a manufacturing environment.Location: Dayton, OH (North Side) Schedule: 100% onsite M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Target Salary: $70,000 – $80,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:• Direct partnership with the HR Director and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Accounting, and IT. Ownership of payroll processing, HRIS administration, benefits programs, and compliance reporting. Opportunity to lead open enrollment, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives. Hands-on involvement with Paycor administration, payroll-to-GL reporting, and HR technology projects. Diverse responsibilities across union and non-union employee populations.Key Responsibilities for the HR Payroll Specialist:• Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and collective bargaining agreements. Administer employee benefits programs, leave management processes, and annual open enrollment activities. Manage HRIS and payroll system administration, including employee records, workflows, reporting, and system audits. Prepare regulatory reporting and support compliance requirements related to payroll, benefits, and employment laws. Lead payroll and HR process improvements, system testing, documentation, and training initiatives.Qualifications for the HR Payroll Specialist:• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 4+ years of payroll administration experience, including FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation management. Experience with Paycor, ADP, Workday, or similar payroll/HRIS platforms. Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, benefits administration, payroll reporting, and general ledger integrations.