Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

About the role

Aruza Pest Control is a fast-growing, people-focused residential pest control company committed to building high-performing teams and creating an exceptional employee experience. We believe in continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and gratitude—and we’re looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist who will help ensure our employees are paid accurately, receive the benefits they’ve earned, and have a great experience when they need HR support.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits for Aruza Pest Control. This position will manage day-to-day payroll processes, benefits administration, employee records, and related HR transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to balance accuracy with a high level of customer service. This role will work closely with employees, managers, Finance, and the broader HR team to resolve questions and ensure a smooth employee experience.

Success in this role means payroll is accurate and on time, benefits are administered efficiently, employee questions are resolved quickly, and HR/payroll data remains accurate and up to date. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be someone employees and leaders can rely on for knowledgeable, responsive, and professional support.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time for employees across multiple locations and states.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, PTO, new hires, terminations, and other payroll adjustments.
• Audit payroll information and identify discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Process employee changes including new hires, promotions, transfers, pay changes, and terminations.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, tax withholdings, direct deposit, and other payroll-related matters.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll-related reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s and other required reporting.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee information in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Process employee data changes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct regular