Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job description

Description Hammond Lumber Company is a family-owned, independent lumberyard and building supplier with 1,200+/- employees across 34 locations in Maine and New Hampshire, seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team. This role is essential to ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple locations while also administering employee benefits programs and providing outstanding support to our employees. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, confidence in handling complex payroll scenarios, and a hands-on, team-oriented approach. This position is suited for someone who values precision and aims to serve as a trusted expert within a stable, growing organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Finance, HR, vendors, and employees while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and service. Key Responsibilities: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for payroll, benefits and HRIS administration, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations (e.g., federal, state and local wage and hour laws, ERISA,...