Benefits and Payroll Administrator

Advantage Technical; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Beverly, MA is seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing, benefits administration, leave programs, and HR systems support in a manufacturing environment.

This onsite role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and employee experience, with duties including enrollments, payroll records, benefit billing, new-hire orientations, and audits to ensure adherence to FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR-related field.
• 5+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and HRIS/HCM systems.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment activities
• Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain payroll records, tax elections, and direct deposit information
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, PFML, COBRA, Workers' Compensation, STD, and LTD programs
• Audit payroll data, timekeeping records, deductions, and reports for accuracy
• Manage benefit billing reconciliation and vendor relationships
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations and employee education sessions
• Generate HR and payroll reports and support audits, compliance initiatives, and special projects
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

HCM systems

Excel

Analytical

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/HCM systems

Job description

Benefits & Payroll Administrator

Location: Beverly, MA

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite

Build Your HR Career with a Company That Values Accuracy, Compliance, and Employee Experience

We're seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing, employee benefits administration, leave programs, and HR systems support. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing compliance, employee service, and process improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment activities
• Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain payroll records, tax elections, and direct deposit information
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, PFML, COBRA, Workers' Compensation, STD, and LTD programs
• Audit payroll data, timekeeping records, deductions, and reports for accuracy
• Manage benefit billing reconciliation and vendor relationships
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations and employee education sessions
• Generate HR and payroll reports and support audits, compliance initiatives, and special projects
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of benefits administration experience
• Experience with payroll processing and HRIS/HCM systems
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, and employment regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Excellent analytical, customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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