Payroll & Benefits Administrative Specialist

Job description

Position Summary The Payroll & Benefits Administrative Specialist administers payroll, benefits, and related compensation programs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent employee service. This role partners with Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, leaders, and employees to support efficient processing, benefit administration, and responsive issue resolution. This position manages end-to-end payroll processing (including multi-state, exempt/non-exempt, commissions, incentives, and off-cycle payrolls), benefits administration, retirement plans, leave management, and reporting/audit support. The role also supports HR generalist tasks and process improvement while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Administration & Compliance: · Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls for multiple entities and employee populations (exempt, non-exempt, commission), ensuring accurate wages, commissions, incentives, deductions, garnishments, and benefits. · Maintain payroll records for new hires, promotions, job changes, terminations, and leaves of absence; prepare supporting documentation such as payroll registers and payroll tax filings. · Prep...