Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Summary

To support payroll and benefits operations, the full-time Payroll and Benefits Specialist will manage biweekly payroll processing for the US and Canada, administer employee benefits and leave programs, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with HR, Finance, and Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Process multi-state payrolls for 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Provincial regulations
• Administer employee benefits, including managing enrollments, terminations, and the annual Open Enrollment cycle
• Oversee workflows for leave of absence programs, partnering with third-party administrators and local HR teams

Required qualifications

• Three to five years of payroll processing experience
• One year of experience in benefits and leave of absence administration
• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Accounting preferred
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Paylocity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion