Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Hybrid

DCM Services, LLC is a dynamic, multi-state organization committed to supporting its employees through reliable payroll, benefits, and people-focused processes. Our team values accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We provide employees with opportunities to develop their expertise while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration for more than 550 employees across multiple states. Reporting to and working closely with an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role offers an opportunity to develop deep expertise in multi-state payroll, benefits administration, HRIS systems, payroll compliance, and employee support.

The position is approximately 70% payroll operations and 30% benefits administration, requiring exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential information and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states.
• Process salaries, bonuses, benefit deductions, garnishments, and payroll taxes accurately and on time.
• Manage payroll updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other employee lifecycle events.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Review payroll information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and support internal and external payroll audits.
• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling payroll and employee information.

Benefits Administration

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and benefits-related questions.
• Verify insurance billing and maintain accurate benefits records.
• Support annual open enrollment activities.
• Communicate benefits information and deadlines to employees.
• Process benefits changes within the HRIS to ensure accurate payroll integration.
• Assist with required benefits notices and compliance reporting.
• Support administration of benefit programs including 401(k), FSA, and other employee benefits.

HRIS & Compliance

• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits information within the HRIS.
• Ensure payroll and benefits data is properly integrated and updated.
• Support compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll and benefits records.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• 2–3 years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and wage and hour regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet strict payroll and reporting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with multi-state payroll.
• Benefits administration experience.
• Experience with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of 401(k), FSA, and other employee benefit plans.
• Experience supporting payroll or benefits compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

• Payroll Administration
• Multi-State Payroll
• Payroll Processing
• Wage & Hour Compliance
• Payroll Taxes
• Garnishments
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS
• Paylocity
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Payroll Reporting
• Benefits Enrollment
• Open Enrollment
• 401(k) Administration
• FSA Administration
• Payroll Audits
• Compliance Reporting
• Data Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Employee Support
• Organizational Skills
• Deadline Management

Work Location & Arrangement

Preferred: Hybrid work arrangement in Bloomington, Minnesota, with approximately 1–2 days per week in the office.

Remote Consideration: Fully remote candidates may also be considered if located in Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, or Arizona.

Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Mentorship and support from an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to support payroll and benefits for a multi-state workforce.