Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Summary

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the organization's payroll and benefits operations, including timely and accurate payroll processing, state and local payroll tax compliance, benefits administration, open enrollment, reconciliations, reporting, and employee support. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will work closely with Finance & Accounting, employees, benefits providers, and Rippling or comparable system to resolve issues, maintain compliance, and ensure efficient and effective operations.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive, time-critical financial and employee matters. They enjoy improving processes, leveraging technology, and building efficient and scalable payroll and benefits operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Operations

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including regular, off-cycle, bonus, and other payrolls as needed.

• Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, benefits, PTO, reimbursements, garnishments, and other payroll adju