Payroll and Benefits Specialist (Westminster)

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a growing HR team and take ownership of recurring payroll processing and day-to-day benefits administration. This is a hands-on, employee-facing role supporting an hourly, multi-shift workforce.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with payroll deadlines, and able to confidently troubleshoot payroll and benefits questions while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and process payroll using ADP Workforce Now , including reviewing timecards, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, leave, and approved pay changes.
• Partner with managers to resolve timekeeping issues and payroll discrepancies before processing deadlines.
• Enter and verify new hires, status changes, terminations, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.
• Coordinate new-hire payroll information with the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding team.
• Administer employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, HSA/FSA , and other applicable programs.
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, vendor updates, and open enrollment activities.
• Reconcile benefit invoices, payroll deductions, and vendor records and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees regarding pay, timekeeping, leave balances, benefits, enrollment, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and benefits records and support payroll, benefits, and compliance audits.
• Apply knowledge of federal and applicable state wage-and-hour requirements, overtime, paid leave, recordkeeping, and payroll deductions.
• Assist with employee communications, HR projects, SOPs, checklists, and process improvements.
• Provide occasional administrative/front-office coverage, including answering incoming calls, greeting visitors, and assisting with general office logistics.
• Build positive relationships with employees, candidates, managers, vendors, and visitors through professional and responsive communication.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• 2+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience processing payroll for hourly, multi-shift employees , including overtime, shift differentials, timecard corrections, and deductions.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and applicable state wage-and-hour and payroll requirements.
• Experience with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefits/vendor reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, along with experience using HRIS/payroll and benefits administration systems.
• Experience developing or improving SOPs, checklists, reconciliations, or payroll/benefits workflows .
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and ability to meet firm payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach when working with employees and managers.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive $65,000–$75,000 salary
• 9/80 flexible schedule with every other Friday off
• Benefits and PTO accrual available at the start of employment
• Opportunity to take ownership of both payroll and benefits within a collaborative HR environment
• Hands-on role with visibility across the organization and regular interaction with employees and managers