Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Your Tasks

Payroll Administration

Collect, validate, and prepare payroll inputs from HR, managers, employees, and third-party vendors.

Review payroll changes including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonus payments, deductions, garnishments, and benefits adjustments.

Process payroll runs within payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now) while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established controls.

Perform payroll validation activities prior to final approval and transmission.

Coordinate payroll approvals and execution activities.

Distribute payroll outputs and ensure successful completion of employee payment processes.

Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and stakeholders.

Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.


Payroll Reporting

Generate and analyze payroll reports, including:

• Gross State Reporting
• Payroll History Reports
• Payroll Register Reports
• Tax and deduction reports
• Executive and Finance reporting requirements
• Support internal and external reporting requests with accurate payroll data.

Post-Payroll Activities

Review and approve post-payroll 401(k) contribution submissions.

Download and reconcile payroll reports and audit outputs.

Validate and maintain:

• Qualified Pension Indicator
• High Wage Earner Indicator
• Update ADP SmartCompliance records and ensure consistent regulatory reporting.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and post-payroll quality reviews

Benefits Administration

Administer employee benefit programs including:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits

Manage employee enrollment, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.

Liaise with benefit vendors, brokers, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding benefit administration matters.

Review and process benefit-related payroll deductions.

Manage and reconcile benefits invoices accurately and timely.


Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Lead and support statutory and regulatory reporting activities including:


Retirement & Pension Compliance

• 401(k) Audits
• Qualified Pension Indicator Management
• Quarterly Cash Balance Reporting

Healthcare & Benefits Compliance

• ACA (Affordable Care Act) Annual Reporting
• Gag Clause Compliance Attestation
• PCORI Fee Reporting and Submission

Workplace Safety & Compensation Compliance

• Annual OSHA Reporting
• Workers' Compensation Audits and Employee Census Reporting

Government Agency Correspondence

Manage, investigate, and respond to:

• SARS Notices
• Regulatory inquiries
• Payroll compliance notifications
• Tax-related correspondence

Audit & Risk Management

Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Support internal, external, retirement, tax, and workers' compensation audits.

Maintain comprehensive records and documentation supporting payroll and benefits transactions.

Identify payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Recommend process improvements to strengthen controls, compliance, and efficiency.


Your Profile

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll administration.
• 3-5+ years of experience employee benefits programs administration.
• Experience working with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience working in a shared services, HR operations, or People Services environment is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• • Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices and regulations.
  • Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Base Salary Range: is $94k USD- $125k base salary Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills and other factors.

We care for skin. We care for our people.

It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.

A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.

At Beiersdorf, you'll find:

• A welcoming workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
• Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values individual skills, and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow
• A culture that lives by its core values of care, trust, simplicity, and courage

Unique benefits that consider the whole person.

We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:

• Generous and flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
• 401k match
• Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups help to grow important connections and belonging with other colleagues
• Dynamic work model - hybrid (at least 3 days on-site)

Experience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:

We know that experience comes in all forms. We are looking for individuals who bring new and diverse skills to the team.

As the Manager, Compensation & Benefits for our North America business, you'll play a key role in shaping our compensation, benefits, retirement and wellness programs. You will leverage deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local compensation and benefits laws and apply a data-driven approach to program design and decision-making . This includes balancing cost, competitiveness, compliance, and employee experience to support business priorities and workforce needs.

You will develop and deliver strategic total rewards solutions to achieve our business ambitions and enhance the employee experience and drive employee retention. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team.

Additional information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Work Life Balance (2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)

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