Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll regulations.
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, garnishments, and deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare payroll reports, audits, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounting regarding payroll reporting, reconciliations, and related matters.
• Support year-end payroll processing including W-2 preparation and audits.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and leave programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and open enrollment processes.
• Coordinate with benefit carriers and vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and eligibility reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration required
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, and benefits administration
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to payroll, benefits, wage and hour compliance, and leave administration
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and employee relations skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor's degree in HR