Payroll Specialist

Our client is looking to hire a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll and day-to-day benefits administration for a multi-state workforce of around 800 employees. This role ensures accurate, compliant processing of payroll and benefits, while also supporting audits, open enrollment, and employee inquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

Process payroll for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly staff across the U.S. and Canada

Administer benefit programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave of absence tracking

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Support audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

5+ years of high volume payroll and benefits experience

Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Rippling)

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of compliance regulations (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.)

CPP or PHR a plus