Payroll & Benefits Administrator

CFS; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid healthcare

Retirement package

High-visibility role

Job summary

CFS in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Administrator to own multi-state payroll, benefits administration, compliance, reporting, and HR systems. This role partners with HR, Accounting, leadership, employees, and benefit vendors.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proficient with ADP Workforce Now and Excel, and capable of resolving complex payroll and benefits issues while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting/finance coursework preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-state payroll processing, including garnishments, deductions, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, and taxation.
• Research and interpret payroll regulations and implement changes to policies and systems.
• Conduct payroll and benefits audits, reconciliations, and quality-control reviews.
• Manage timekeeping, tax notices, 401(k) contributions, and year-end W-2 processing.
• Maintain employee payroll and benefits data in ADP/UKG and carrier systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll expertise

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting/Finance coursework

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

UKG

Job description

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, On-Site

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 depending on experience

About Us

We are a growing organization seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to take ownership of multi-state payroll, benefits administration, compliance, reporting, and HR systems. This is a high-visibility role that partners closely with Human Resources, Accounting, leadership, employees, and benefit vendors. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical payroll professional who can work independently, solve complex issues, navigate regulatory requirements, and improve payroll and benefits processes.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage multi-state payroll, benefits administration, compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and system integrity. This role will serve as a key internal resource for payroll and benefits questions, audits, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ADP Workforce Now, advanced Excel, multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and payroll compliance. This individual should be comfortable researching complex issues, exercising sound judgment, and resolving escalated payroll and benefits discrepancies.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Payroll & Benefits Administrator)

• High-visibility role partnering directly with operational and leadership teams
• Opportunity to support a multi-site business
• Phenomenal retirement package
• Employer paid healthcare
• Culture is everything, you will be with a dedicated team committed to your success

Key Responsibilities (Payroll & Benefits Administrator)

• Manage multi-state payroll processing, including garnishments, deductions, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, executive compensation, and multi-state taxation
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local payroll regulations and implement necessary changes to policies, procedures, and system configurations
• Conduct payroll and benefits audits, reconciliations, and quality-control reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity
• Manage timekeeping, payroll tax notices, registrations, 401(k) contributions, year-end W-2 processing, and related payroll compliance requirements
• Maintain employee payroll and benefits information within ADP, UKG, and carrier systems

Qualifications (Payroll & Benefits Administrator)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills

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