Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-03
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HR/Recruitment
HRIS Specialist, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager
Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Location: Lakewood, Ohio
Salary: $72,000 - $80,000
Benefits: Comprehensive Health benefits, ESOP Company, PTO, etc.
About the Company: We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll and benefits operations across a multi-state workforce. This position will play an important role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance, supporting employees, and keeping HR and payroll systems running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, digging into payroll issues, and serving as a trusted resource across HR, Accounting, and leadership.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Payroll and Benefits Specialist):
- Take ownership of payroll and benefits for a multi-location organization
- Excellent retirement benefits
- Employer-paid healthcare
- High level of visibility and interaction across the organization
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with leadership invested in your success
Key Responsibilities (Payroll and Benefits Specialist):
- Process and oversee multi-state payroll, including deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, executive compensation, and payroll taxes
- Administer employee benefits and serve as a resource for benefits and payroll-related questions
- Review payroll and benefits data for accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations
- Research federal, state, and local payroll requirements and help ensure ongoing compliance
- Manage payroll tax notices, state registrations, timekeeping, 401(k) contributions, and year-end W-2 processing
- Maintain accurate employee information across ADP Workforce Now, UKG, and benefit carrier systems
Preferred Qualifications (Payroll and Benefits Specialist):
- 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience preferred
- Strong multi-state payroll knowledge
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Knowledge of payroll taxes, benefits administration, and compliance requirements
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