About the role

  • Payroll & Benefits Administrator managing payroll, benefits, and compliance for U.S. employees, collaborating with People & Culture and Finance teams for seamless operations.

Responsibilities

  • Process and manage time and attendance and full-cycle biweekly U.S. payroll accurately and on time.
  • Maintain payroll and HRIS data ensuring accuracy for hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, pay changes, deductions and special payments.
  • Reconcile payroll results, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections in partnership with Finance and payroll vendor.
  • Administer health, welfare, retirement, and company leave programs, including eligibility, enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll, benefits, and leave questions.
  • Execute payroll, benefits, and leave processes in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required (or equivalent work experience); Bachelor’s preferred.
  • 5–7 years of combined experience in payroll and benefits administration, including 2+ years in HR operations.
  • Multi-state payroll experience in small to mid-size organizations.
  • Direct experience with payroll and benefits systems (UKG, PlanSource preferred).
  • Nonprofit experience a plus.
  • Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and related compliance requirements, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, labor laws, and payroll taxes.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently and adapt to evolving priorities, responsibilities, and processes in a dynamic People & Culture environment.
  • Employee-focused customer service mindset with clear, empathetic communication.

Benefits

  • 403(b) Savings Plan with employer contribution
  • Medical insurance
  • Telemedicine
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Various voluntary options for additional plans or coverage levels

Job title

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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