Payroll and Benefits Specialist

King Nut Company; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

King Nut Company is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to accurately process payroll across multiple schedules and administer comprehensive employee benefits. You will handle payroll data, ensure timely tax withholdings, and coordinate year-end activities such as W-2s.

In addition, you will manage benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and ongoing inquiries while maintaining confidential records. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with HR and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings information.
• Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax withholdings, and direct deposits.
• Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits systems.
• Conduct benefits orientation for new hires.
• Assist employees with benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation.
• Liaise with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Monitor benefits compliance with ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Generate reports and metrics related to payroll and benefits.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Benefits Administration

Data Analysis

HRIS Management

Excel Proficiency

Time Management

Discretion

Education

Associate's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP

UKG Kronos

Workday

Paycom

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Summary

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll and administering employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintains employee records, resolves payroll and benefits inquiries, and supports HR initiatives related to employee compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings information.
• Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax withholdings, and direct deposits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and auditors.
• Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits systems.
• Conduct benefits orientation for new hires.
• Assist employees with benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation.
• Liaise with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Monitor benefits compliance with ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.

HR Support

• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Generate reports and metrics related to payroll and benefits.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications Required

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience with ADP, Paycom, UKG/Kronos, Workday, or similar HR/payroll platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-state payroll environments.

Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Benefits Administration
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• HRIS Management
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality and Ethics

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and external vendors.
• May occasionally lift and carry office materials up to 15 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.

Reports To: Human Resources Senior Manager
Department: Human Resources