Payroll & Benefits Specialist

A successful, family‑owned organization with locations across the United States is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support key HR, payroll, and benefits administration functions. This company is the third‑largest in its industry, operates with a relaxed and casual environment, and is heavily focused on growth over the next one to two years.

Key Highlights

• Family‑owned company with strong values and long‑term stability
• Experiencing active growth
• Casual, relaxed, and supportive environment

Responsibilities

New Hire Processing

• Handle all new hire paperwork for hourly employees
• Review, enter, and file new hire documentation
• Ensure accurate completion and compliance (including I‑9 importance and requirements)

Benefits Administration

• Manage enrollments, terminations, and benefit changes
• Process COBRA notifications
• Lead administrative responsibilities for annual open enrollment
• Provide clear explanations of benefit eligibility, health plans, dental plans, and qualifying events

Payroll Support

• Enter benefit deductions, child support, wage garnishments, and company program deductions
• Weekly entry of of payroll hours
• Ensure accuracy and correctness in all payroll actions

Compliance & Accuracy

• Enter employee data correctly and in a timely manner
• Respond to unemployment claims accurately and within required deadlines
• Partner closely with HR leadership, including remote team members

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience administering employee benefits
• Knowledge of medical and dental plan basics and eligibility rules
• Experience handling new hire paperwork and I‑9 requirements
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain compliance
• Experience with payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit‑related entries is preferred