HR Business Partner - Payroll & Benefits

About the role

We’re seeking an HR Business Partner to join our team and provide expertise in payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about these areas, enjoy helping coworkers, and be comfortable working within a collaborative HR environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help 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 as needed to keep payroll processes running smoothly.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of our employee benefits programs.
• Carefully 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 our tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• Room to Grow Into Technician or Rental Roles
• Bi-annual Apparel Allowance & Product/Service Discounts
• Wellness Incentive Bonus & Milestone Celebrations