Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Addison Group; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Addison Group in Harrison, NY is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support biweekly payroll processing and day-to-day employee benefits administration. You will help ensure accurate payroll, maintain employee records, and assist with reporting and reconciliations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, multi-state payroll requirements, and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll tax requirements and unemployment insurance.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, including open enrollment, eligible coverage changes.
• Familiarity with FMLA and related employee leave administration.
• Experience with payroll reconciliation and maintaining accurate employee records.

Responsibilities

• Review timecards, payroll documentation, and verify hours, overtime, PTO, call hours, and stipends.
• Process biweekly payrolls using ADP Workforce Now with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee payroll information including new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Retrieve and reconcile scheduling and payroll data from QGenda as needed.
• Support employee benefits administration, including enrollment and changes.
• Maintain payroll and benefits records and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on headcount, compensation, hires, terminations, census data, and other metrics.
• Coordinate payroll tax and unemployment registrations for new states.
• Respond to employee questions about payroll and benefits promptly.
• Assist with payroll/benefits process improvements and other HR tasks as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

QGenda

Job description

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Industry: Healthcare

Location (city, state): Harrison, NY

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite per week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match. Paid time off is also offered.

About The Company:

Our client is a physician-owned healthcare organization that partners with hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to support the delivery of anesthesia services.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support biweekly payroll processing and day-to-day employee benefits administration. This individual will help ensure accurate payroll, maintain employee records, assist with reporting and reconciliations, and serve as a resource for employee questions related to payroll and benefits.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now, multi‑state payroll requirements, and benefits administration. This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review timecards, spreadsheets, and payroll documentation to verify hours worked, overtime, paid time off, call hours, and stipends.
• Process assigned biweekly payrolls using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate and timely payment.
• Maintain employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other updates.
• Retrieve and reconcile scheduling and payroll data from QGenda as needed.
• Support employee benefits administration, including enrollment, eligibility, coverage changes, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare reports related to headcount, compensation, new hires, terminations, employee census data, and other payroll and benefits metrics.
• Coordinate payroll tax and unemployment insurance registrations for new states.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with payroll and benefits process improvements and other HR‑related administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience managing multi‑state payroll tax requirements and unemployment insurance.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee eligibility, and benefits changes.
• Familiarity with FMLA and related employee leave administration.
• Experience with payroll reconciliation and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Familiarity with QGenda or similar scheduling systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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