Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Overview

This role supports payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing, timely communication, and compliant documentation. You will manage payroll cycle tasks, respond to employee and third-party inquiries, and assist with audits and leave/claim tracking.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and benefit changes accordingly and input them into the payroll system for payment
• Communicate payroll-related information in a timely manner to the relevant payroll provider
• Review processed payroll output before submitting payments
• Own the full payroll cycle, ensuring procedures and controls are accurately documented
• Prepare and maintain payroll-related spreadsheets and reports
• Handle employee and third-party queries professionally and within agreed timescales
• Manage payroll-related audits
• Maintain and track COBRA and FMLA claims from start to finish, including Leave of Absence requests
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for employees on work permit, maternity, and sick leave
• Audit new hire paperwork and I-9s to ensure compliance
• File payroll documentation in personnel or payroll files on a semi-monthly/monthly basis
• Partner with the Payroll & Benefits Manager on ad-hoc requests, special projects, and day-to-day operational needs (including onboarding and offboarding)

Requirements

• Community college or Bachelor’s Degree
• 2–3 years of experience in US Payroll or Benefits administration
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact
• Exceptional ability to balance priorities in a dynamic, high-volume environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the ADP Work Force Now payroll platform

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary determined by role, experience, skillset, and market conditions
• Qualifying positions may participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health and wellness support
• Parental leave
• Additional details on total rewards provided during the hiring process

Location

Location not specified.