Benefits & Payroll Administrator

TESCO Metering; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company in Bristol, PA, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our HR team on-site. You will process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canada, administer benefits, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws across jurisdictions.

You will handle payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and respond to employee pay/benefits questions. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to maintain records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a multi-location environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, and wage and hour laws (U.S. and Canadian).
• Familiarity with benefits administration (health, dental, retirement, leave programs).
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., UKG Ready) and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, especially with sensitive financial and personal data.
• Strong organizational skills to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills across all employee levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee pay and benefits questions.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (W-2s, T4s).
• Process new hire, termination, and status change information in payroll and benefits systems.
• Support open enrollment communications and deadlines.
• Stay current on payroll, tax, and benefits regulations across all jurisdictions where TESCO operates.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and workers' compensation audits as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Wage & hour laws

Benefits administration

HRIS/Payroll systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-location payroll

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company, a privately owned manufacturer serving the electric utility industry, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our HR team on-site, in Bristol, PA.

In this role, you'll be responsible for accurately and timely processing company payroll and managing day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs across TESCO's U.S. and Canadian locations. You'll ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local wage and hour laws, maintain payroll and benefits records, and serve as a go-to resource for employees with questions about pay, deductions, and benefits. This role works closely with HR and Finance to support accurate recordkeeping, timely reporting, and a positive employee experience.

What You'll Do

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for U.S. and Canadian employees
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations across all jurisdictions
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee pay and benefits questions
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (W-2s, T4s)
• Process new hire, termination, and status change information in payroll and benefits systems
• Support open enrollment communications and deadlines
• Stay current on payroll, tax, and benefits regulations across all jurisdictions where TESCO operates
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and workers' compensation audits as needed

What You Bring

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a multi-location environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, and wage and hour laws (U.S. and Canadian)
• Familiarity with benefits administration (health, dental, retirement, leave programs)
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., UKG Ready) and strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail, especially with sensitive financial and personal data
• Strong organizational skills to meet strict payroll deadlines
• Excellent communication skills across all employee levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive information

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• UKG Ready: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bristol, PA 19007 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bristol, PA 19007: Relocate before starting work (Required)