Role OverviewThis role involves running weekly payroll, administering benefits, managing leaves of absence, and serving as an ADP Workforce Now expert. The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist will work independently and make day-to-day decisions with the Head of People and Finance team as partners.
What You Will Do
The responsibilities include owning end-to-end payroll processing, auditing payroll, managing payroll tax filings, supporting month-end and year-end close, preparing payroll reports, and maintaining compliance with FLSA and state wage and hour laws.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience running payroll and administering benefits, with a working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax, FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA. They will be able to manage competing deadlines independently with limited oversight and have exceptional accuracy and judgment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience running payroll and administering benefits
- 3+ years working with ADP Workforce Now, including configuration and custom reporting
- Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA
- Experience managing leaves of absence and coordinating with disability carriers
- Accounting fundamentals, including payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
- Exceptional accuracy and the judgment to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to manage competing deadlines independently with limited oversight
- Clear, empathetic communicator who can explain complex topics to employees at every level
Benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents)
- Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
- Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Great teammates and well-stocked snacks
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