Payroll & Benefits Administrator

CFS; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus environment

Free meals

Benefits package

403(b) employer contribution

Health insurance options

Tuition remission

PTO and holidays

Leadership collaboration

HRIS modernization

Payroll influence

Executive visibility

Work-life balance

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to serve as the payroll SME for a respected organization known for its culture, benefits, and work-life balance.

This role offers ownership, leadership visibility, and opportunities to drive HRIS improvements and automation, with direct influence on payroll and benefits processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll expertise with subject matter expert level.
• Experience with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS platform.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and reporting.
• High accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with leadership and employees.

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

Skills

Payroll expert

HRIS experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Leadership collaboration

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS platform

Job description

Salary: $68,000 - $77,000 Looking for More Than Just Another Payroll Job?

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.