Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr.

Reports To: People Operations Manager

Role

Summary:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the People Ops department in payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance tracking firmwide. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn HR processes quickly.

• Process weekly, bi-weekly and bonus payroll for all employees.
• Collect and approve employee timesheets.
• Administer benefits: enrollments, changes, terminations, and reconciliations.
• Process HSA, 401(k), and other deductions.
• Accurately enter and maintain employee pay and deduction related information in the payroll system, including garnishments, child support and liens, and HSA account information.
• Track PTO, leave, and eligibility for internal employees.
• Support year-end reporting (W-2s, ACA 1095-Cs).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and compliance with Federal, State and Local payroll regulations and taxation, including those related to employee benefits.
• Generate a variety of payroll reports to include monthly, quarterly, year-end reporting, and ad‑hoc reporting for internal/external customers.
• Assist with compliance audits and file maintenance.
• Collaborate with the People Operations Manager on payroll and benefits initiatives.
• Maintain all benefits enrollments in Paylocity (HRIS/payroll system).
• Partner with our benefit brokers to ensure a smooth process for our employees regarding benefit support.

• Payroll or accounting experience of 2+ years.
• Understanding of payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.

Associate

Full‑time

Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting