Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful campus environment

Outstanding benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with employer 9

Health insurance subsidized

Tuition remission opportunities

Five weeks of PTO + holidays

Executive visibility with CFO

HRIS modernization opportunities

Direct payroll & benefits impact

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for a respected organization in Connecticut. The role serves as the payroll subject matter expert, owning payroll processes and benefits administration.

You’ll work on process improvements, HRIS enhancements (Paylocity) and partner with leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent employee experience. The position offers a strong benefits package and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Payroll subject matter expert with strong regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with Paylocity or comparable HRIS.
• Understanding of payroll taxes and reporting.
• High accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work independently with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage payroll compliance, deductions, taxes, and reporting.
• Support benefits administration and employee inquiries.
• Maintain and optimize HRIS data and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Partner with HR and leadership to support organizational initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.

Skills

Payroll expertise

HRIS (Paylocity)

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Salary: $68,000 – $77,000

Looking for More Than Just Another Payroll Job?

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator who can serve as the payroll subject matter expert for a highly respected organization known for its exceptional culture, outstanding benefits, and commitment to work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys ownership, visibility with leadership, and the chance to make a lasting impact through process improvements and HRIS enhancements.

Why You Should Join

• Beautiful campus environment
• Free fresh meals every day
• Outstanding benefits package
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 9% employer contribution
• Heavily subsidized health insurance with multiple plan options
• Tuition remission opportunities for eligible children
• Five weeks of PTO plus paid holidays and sick time
• High-impact position with strong support from HR leadership
• Opportunity to drive HRIS modernization and automation initiatives
• Direct influence on payroll and benefits processes
• Executive visibility and collaboration with the CFO and leadership team
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Excellent work-life balance with no overtime-driven culture

What You’ll Bring

• Strong payroll expertise and the ability to serve as the organization’s payroll subject matter expert
• Experience with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS platform
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, compliance, taxes, and reporting
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with leadership and employees

Key Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll accurately and on time
• Manage payroll compliance, deductions, taxes, and reporting requirements
• Support benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Maintain and optimize HRIS data and processes
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Partner with HR and leadership to support organizational initiatives
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee information

If you’re a payroll professional looking for a role with exceptional benefits, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect.

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