Payroll & HR Associate

Alex Hagen with Connexa Search is recruiting for a Payroll and HR Associate to support payroll and benefits administration for a professional services organization.

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This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing and employee benefits administration while ensuring compliance with all applicable wage, hour, and benefits regulations. The position works closely with HR leadership and serves as a key point of contact for employees, vendors, and brokers related to pay and benefits matters.

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time using ADP
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and deductions
• Coordinate final pay calculations and off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and respond to payroll inquiries
• Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation and audits
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits
• Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations, including COBRA administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors and brokers
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including employee communications and system updates
• Assist employees with benefits questions, claims issues, and leave-related benefits including PFL, STD, LTD, and FMLA
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and other applicable benefits regulations
• Maintain accurate employee data across payroll and benefits platforms
• Support integrations between ADP and benefits vendors
• Assist with audits and maintain proper documentation
• Provide responsive and confidential support to employees regarding pay and benefits
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits
• Partner with HR leadership on policy updates, process improvements, and employee communications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Professional services experience is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and benefits compliance
• Hands-on experience with ADP or a comparable HRIS or payroll system
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills