Payroll and Benefits Specialist

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own the full payroll and benefits function with visibility across the organization.

You will process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce, administer health, dental, vision, life and retirement plans, manage enrollments and vendor relationships, and lead improvements to HR systems and processes to support a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience with responsibility for end-to-end payroll administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee benefits programs and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, benefits administration, and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely for a multi-state workforce
• Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans
• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, open enrollment, and employee communications
• Lead benefit vendor relationships, contract reviews, and cost negotiations
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, wage and hour, and benefits regulations
• Generate payroll and benefits reports and support audits as needed

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable and growing advanced manufacturing company with deep roots in West Michigan
• Own the full payroll and benefits function with visibility across the organization
• Partner directly with leadership on compensation, benefits strategy, and employee programs
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and modernize HR systems and workflows
• Influence benefit offerings and vendor partnerships that impact every employee
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values expertise and initiative
• Strong work-life balance and a high level of autonomy in your role

Key Responsibilities For The Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely for a multi-state workforce
• Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans
• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, open enrollment, and employee communications
• Lead benefit vendor relationships, contract reviews, and cost negotiations
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, wage and hour, and benefits regulations
• Generate payroll and benefits reports and support audits as needed

Qualifications For The Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience with responsibility for end-to-end payroll administration
• Demonstrated experience managing employee benefits programs and vendor relationships
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, benefits administration, and HRIS systems

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