Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job Type: Full-time

About the role

MORryde is looking for a professional with the right combination of skills to fill a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist position in our fast‑paced Employee Services (HR) Department. In this position you will be responsible for managing all payroll and employee benefit programs. From strategic business decision‑making regarding payroll and benefit initiatives to supporting and guiding day‑to‑day processes, this opportunity provides a wide scope. You will support the Payroll & Benefits team, requiring a clear understanding of daily processes, regulatory guidelines and laws, and the ability to troubleshoot, problem‑solve, and provide guidance when roadblocks arise. The role combines detailed, accounting‑related reporting and processes with a customer‑focused focus. It is paramount that you have the desire to understand how things work, love numbers, Excel, and enjoy problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide support to other Payroll & Benefit Specialist team members.
• Oversee the timely, accurate preparation and processing of weekly payroll for approximately 750 hourly and salaried employees, including weekly incentive bonus plans for multiple manufacturing departments.
• Provide labor analysis and quality data reporting to the leadership team.
• Work closely with management to assess labor trends, adjustments, and incentive plans.
• Understand all benefit offerings, both in use and the administration of plans.
• Manage and support all employee benefit enrollment periods – new hires, annual open enrollment, and qualifying life events.
• Collaborate with brokers, providers, and internal management regarding employee benefit plan selection.
• Monitor, assess, and analyze benefit plan data and utilization rates to determine overall performance.
• Prepare monthly financial reports related to employee benefit plans.
• Conduct month‑end and year‑end audits and reconciliations pertaining to employee benefits, payroll, W‑2s, and more.
• Support daily operations of the human resources department, including reporting, HR database management, and special projects, providing direct hands‑on exposure to all aspects of HR.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized and multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• High competency with spreadsheet management and design, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Paylocity or another Human Resources Information System (preferred, not required).
• Customer‑focused attitude with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and logical problem‑solving abilities.
• Enjoyment in identifying problems, brainstorming solutions, and taking action.
• Energetic, passionate, and motivated personality; able to take direction and work independently, owning tasks and deadlines.
• Desire to work with numbers and aptitude for self‑auditing numerical data with meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Learn more about MORryde’s culture and team at www.morrydecareers.com/employee-services.