Payroll & Benefits Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our HR team and play a key role in delivering accurate payroll operations and exceptional employee support. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in precision and compliance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

In this role, you will oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing, manage employee benefits administration, and serve as a trusted resource for employees, HR partners, and external vendors. You’ll be the go‑to expert ensuring our systems, processes, and records are accurate, compliant, and audit‑ready.

What You’ll Do

• Onboard new hires in the HRIS, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
• Process multi‑state payroll accurately and on schedule, including tax withholdings, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain and update employee records, including pay changes, hours worked, leave, and demographic updates.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and clarity.
• Ensure all payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes meet federal, state, and internal compliance standards.
• Generate and curate HRIS reports to support HR and leadership needs.
• Provide technical support to HRIS users and assist with troubleshooting.
• Coordinate benefit enrollment for new hires and support employees during annual open enrollment.
• Review monthly benefit invoices, resolve discrepancies, and manage COBRA notifications and enrollments.
• Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, benefit carriers, and brokers.
• Maintain the firm’s Wrap Plan and manage annual ACA reporting.
• Track FMLA leave, send required notices, and manage premium collections.
• Open tax accounts in newly added states and manage related compliance documentation.
• Support additional HR, payroll, and benefits projects as needed.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing
• Minimum 3 years of benefits administration experience
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax rules, and benefits compliance
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (BambooHR a plus)
• Familiarity with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and year‑end wrap plans
• Strong analytical skills and comfort generating HR/payroll reports
• Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and organization
• Excellent communication and customer‑service orientation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What's In It For You?

• Paid Time Off: Vacation time plus 8 company holidays to promote work-life balance
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions for you and your dependents
• Supplemental Insurance: Life insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
  Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Physical Demands: This role primarily requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of computer work, with occasional movement throughout the office to manage files or access equipment.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive HR team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to own critical processes, strengthen your technical skills, and directly influence the employee experience across the organization.

If you’re a detail‑driven payroll and benefits professional who enjoys meaningful work and a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. All hiring and employment decisions are based solely on professional qualifications, merit, and operational requirements.