Benefit & Payroll Specialist

*People First * Competitive Pay * Life-Balance * 

PRIMARY PURPOSE -

The Benefit & Payroll Specialist is responsible for the preparation and processing benefit administration and payroll support. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, smooth benefits administration, and exceptional employee service. This part-time, onsite role is ideal for someone who values precision, consistency, and a friendly, people-first work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Manage benefit administration and support payroll processing 
• Verify benefit enrollments, changes, terminations and deductions within Paylocity and benefit carriers  
• Support 401(k) and other benefit-related tasks 
• Oversee all benefit reconciliation, reporting, and invoicing 
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits
• Support the People department with monthly benefit education campaigns
• Oversee the team member wellness program 
• Responsible for timecard accuracy 
• Maintain the integrity of the employee data in HRIS
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing for 260 employees across multiple states and provide backup when needed 
• Ensures correct record keeping and payroll deductions for active employee and those on medical leave 
• Prepare annual ACA 1094 and 1095 reports and mail them out
• Support payroll audits 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE –

•  Must have practical and general HRIS benefit program knowledge (Paylocity a plus)
•  High School Diploma or equivalent. Some accounting education at the graduate level necessary
•  Minimum of two to three years' experience administering all aspects of payroll and benefits, as outlined in the job description.
•  Requires expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions), and Outlook
•  Must be able to keep information confidential
•  Must have solid oral and written communication abilities with an exceptional bedside manner 
•  Must have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills 
•  Self-funded insurance experience is a plus 
•  Must possess great problem-solving and planning abilities
•  Must be willing to work extra hours when necessary