Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Mazzella; Sheffield Township (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazzella, located in Sheffield Township, Ohio, is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Specialist to support the Human Resources Department. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, coordinating benefits, and ensuring compliance with related laws.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant HR and payroll experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience, particularly in benefits and compensation.
• 2-5 years of payroll experience, including state compliance.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benefit orientations for new team members.
• Oversee on‑boarding and off‑boarding process regarding benefits.
• Coordinate personal and FMLA leave of absences.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

HRIS software (UKG/Kronos)

Job description

Overview

The Benefits and Payroll Specialist provides support to the Human Resources Department and assists with benefits coordination. This position carries out responsibilities in one or more functional areas, such as benefits, document compliance, and payroll. They will oversee and streamline all aspects of payroll processing within the company, ensuring each team member is paid correctly, performing audits and complying with federal and provincial laws.

Job Duties

• Conduct benefit orientations to ensure new team members are informed about available benefit options.
• Oversee the on‑boarding and off‑boarding process for team members regarding benefit plans.
• Participate in salary and benefit surveys; update job‑specific market data annually.
• Audit monthly benefit bill statements, identify discrepancies, and reconcile them.
• Manage benefit support tickets through the HR ticketing system; respond to and assist with team member benefit‑related inquiries.
• Coordinate personal and FMLA leave of absences; manage disability/ADA leave requests.
• Maintain and adjust paid time off balances within the HRIS.
• Process medical support orders and tuition reimbursement requests.
• Collaborate with management, HR stakeholders, and others to develop and communicate compensation and benefit programs.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programs, recommending modifications to reduce costs and enhance program efficiency.
• Assist with communication and coordination of the annual Open Enrollment period, including materials preparation.
• Utilize HRIS software (UKG/Kronos preferred) to manage data and processes in relation to benefits and compensation.
• Oversee wellness initiatives and promote employee engagement.
• Manage and update payroll records, requiring precision and organization.
• Analyze data related to payroll processing and employment trends.
• Answer team member questions related to payroll and timekeeping.
• Assist with preparing and processing team member payrolls, including collating hours worked, deductions, and overtime details and ensuring accuracy.

Requirements

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain strict levels of confidentiality.
• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience, particularly benefit and compensation experience preferred.
• 2-5 years of payroll experience, including state compliance.
• Must be detail oriented, self‑motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi‑task.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E‑verify.

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience in a Benefits and Payroll role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.