Payroll & Benefits Specialist

This Payroll & Benefits Specialist opportunity is with a stable organization seeking a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy. Highly visible role partnering with employees and leadership across the organization. Opportunity to become the payroll expert while expanding your knowledge of benefits administration. Stable company seeking someone looking for a long-term home. Strong, collaborative team with hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a large employee population with a high level of accuracy
• Audit payroll records, identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations
• Maintain payroll records and process employee payroll changes
• Utilize advanced Excel to analyze payroll data and create reports
• Support benefits administration and employee inquiries (training provided)
• Partner with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably processing payroll for 800+ employees
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables (Excel assessment required)
• Experience auditing payroll and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Strong tenure with previous employers and a commitment to long-term stability
• Benefits experience is a plus but not required—payroll expertise is the priority

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including 3 weeks of PTO

Pay

$65,000-70,000

This Payroll & Benefits Specialist position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the payroll process and wants to join a stable organization where strong payroll expertise is highly valued. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a collaborative team and the chance to expand into benefits administration, this could be an excellent fit.