Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role supports human resources and payroll operations across multiple organizations within the employer group. The position is full-time with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Responsibilities span payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding support, employee leave administration (including FMLA), and general HR administration. The employer is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage recurring deadlines alongside changing priorities.

Compensation is based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and support weekly payroll across the employer group, ensuring payroll information is accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data, including processing employee status changes, payroll adjustments, and benefit deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and, when applicable, certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation.
• Assist with benefits administration, including annual open enrollment, and respond to employee questions related to HR and payroll processes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, prepare new-hire paperwork, and support onboarding.
• Assist with FMLA and other employee leave administration, maintain appropriate documentation, and support employee relations records and HR compliance activities.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and other HR projects as needed.
• Throughout all responsibilities, communicate professionally, protect sensitive information, and provide consistent service to employees and managers.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to safeguard confidential employee information.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state employment laws and payroll practices is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams is expected.
• Clear communication and professional interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous human resources experience.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Experience using human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Experience preparing certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation.
• Comfort providing helpful support to employees and managers and working collaboratively across a multi-company organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation based on experience.
• Employee ownership: company stock available to eligible employees at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability options, with some company-paid coverage.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Benefit eligibility and plan terms are subject to company policies and applicable plan documents.

Location

Not specified.