HR Business Partner - Payroll & Benefits

About the role

We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to become a go-to resource for coworkers and leaders on payroll & benefits. You’ll own the day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits across our Ohio, Alabama, and Florida locations while partnering with the broader HR team on the coworker experience.

Why you’ll love it here

• Real ownership: Serve as the subject-matter expert the team relies on to keep programs accurate, compliant, and running smoothly.
• Daily impact: Your work—answering benefits questions, fixing payroll discrepancies, clarifying options, or streamlining processes—directly improves the coworker experience.
• Variety: One day may include payroll reconciliation or tax questions; the next could involve benefits administration, HRIS reporting, open enrollment, audits, or cross-team HR partnering.
• Room to grow: As the organization evolves, your ideas and experience will shape how HR supports the business.
• Collaborative team: We value open communication, shared ownership, and thoughtful decision-making, and we support one another through change.

Responsibilities

Payroll

• Coordinate and process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried coworkers across Ohio, Alabama, and Florida.
• Review timekeeping, wage adjustments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll changes for accuracy.
• Ensure federal, state, and local taxes are withheld and remitted correctly.
• Reconcile payroll and support quarter-end and year-end activities, including W-2s and tax filings.
• Research and resolve payroll questions or discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Partner with Finance and other teams to keep payroll processes running smoothly.

Benefits

• Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs.
• Coordinate open enrollment and work closely with benefit vendors and third-party administrators.
• Administer COBRA and benefit continuation requirements.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
• Help coworkers understand their benefits, eligibility, and available resources.
• Support wellness initiatives and administer the tuition reimbursement program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Quarterly/Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave & Community Time Off
• Paid Training & Career Development
• Bi-annual Apparel Allowance & Product/Service Discounts
• Wellness Incentive Bonus & Milestone Celebrations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience with direct responsibility for benefits & payroll.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience using HRIS and timekeeping systems (Paylocity experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including maintaining regular and punctual attendance. Duties may involve physical activities such as lifting, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, and effective communication with others, in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.