Human Resources Specialist - Payroll & Benefits (#227540)

The Human Resources Specialist - Payroll & Benefits is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, administration of employee benefits programs, and compliance with all applicable payroll, tax, and benefits regulations. This role serves as a key resource for employees, management, vendors, and auditors while ensuring confidentiality and delivering data-driven insights to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll, direct deposits, adjustments, and payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee benefit education, and new hire benefits orientation.
• Manage leave administration, including FMLA, military leave, STD, and LTD claims in partnership with third-party vendors.
• Coordinate quarterly 401(k) committee meetings and lead the annual 401(k) audit.
• Reconcile benefit vendor invoices and ensure timely payment processing.
• Prepare reports, conduct audits, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, management, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field strongly preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of payroll, benefits administration, or HR experience.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• Strong HRIS and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI Clearances.