Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Goodin Company is a family‑owned, industry‑leading distributor serving customers across five states in the Upper Midwest. We are committed to operational excellence, compliance, and a positive employee experience across all locations. Position Overview Goodin Company is seeking a Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and key HR operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll accuracy, benefits compliance, and effective HR processes while serving as a knowledgeable resource for employees and leaders. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and apply HR expertise to support compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Administer and review payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency. Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll Serve as a payroll and benefits subject‑matter resource for internal stakeholders. Administer employee benefit programs, including open enrollment and carrier coordination. Analyze payroll, benefits, and compliance issues and recommend process improvements. Serve as a main point of contact between our HR team and our third party leave administrators Maintain HR records and reporting within Paycom. Perform weekly and monthly audits pertaining to benefit plans to ensure accuracy within the HRIS system. Support compliance with federal and Minnesota employment and labor laws. Partner with HR leadership, Learning & Development, and management on onboarding, training, and employee communications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources management 3+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience in an HR environment Knowledge of federal and Minnesota employment and wage‑and‑hour laws Proficiency with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred) Excel, and Microsoft Office Strong judgment, analytical, and organizational skills Ability to communicate professionally and manage sensitive information with discretion. Goodin Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, retirement plan with company match, profit sharing, and paid time off. Classification Statement This position is classified as exempt under applicable federal and Minnesota wage and hour laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Goodin Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr