Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Highmark Companies is a multi-division construction and restoration company with a workforce that spans multiple departments, pay structures, and benefit elections. We need someone who knows payroll and benefits inside and out to own semi-monthly payroll processing, administer our employee benefits programs, and support day-to-day HR operations across the company.

Pay

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year, based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid (~3 days on-site per week in Savage, MN area). Flexibility for remote work as needed after training period.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Company pays 100% of employee premium
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision
• 401K + Company Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Unlimited Responsible Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Own and process semi-monthly payroll in Paylocity for commission and non-commission employees across multiple departments.
• Review and verify timecards, time-off requests, and corrections in Paylocity each cycle to ensure accurate and compliant payroll.
• Generate payroll-related reports and support audit and reconciliation processes as needed.
• Ensure payroll practices remain current with federal and Minnesota state wage and hour requirements.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment in Paylocity and with carriers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with benefits carriers for eligibility, billing, and issue resolution.
• Answer employee questions about health, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, and other benefit programs clearly and accurately.
• Assist with ACA reporting, COBRA administration, and other regulatory requirements tied to benefits.

HR Generalist Support

• Support new hire onboarding logistics including paperwork, system setup, and orientation coordination.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
• Support administration of the company employee recognition program.
• Generate recurring HR reports and maintain data integrity across the HRIS.
• Complete assigned HR duties in accordance with company-approved standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and benefits administration
• 2 years of experience with multi-entity or commission-based payroll structure
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, open enrollment, and carrier management
• Proficient in Paylocity or a comparable HRIS platform; Paylocity strongly preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and comfort managing recurring, time-sensitive deadlines
• Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, trades, or field-based industries
• Familiarity with ACA reporting and COBRA administration
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification