Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Part-Time)

Mergon Group; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Mergon Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator for our Anderson, SC facility. This part-time role (24 hours) supports payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR operations on-site.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll and benefits experience, strong confidentiality, and proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office. Join a team focused on accurate payroll, compliant benefits, and employee support in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, benefits administration, or HR admin experience preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review time and attendance records, overtime, and payroll adjustments.
• Administer payroll deductions including garnishments and tax levies.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HR administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

HRIS and payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Part-Time) to support payroll, benefits administration, and HR operations at our plastics manufacturing facility in Anderson, SC. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll or HR professional who enjoys working with employees, managing confidential information, and ensuring accurate payroll and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review employee time and attendance records, overtime, and payroll adjustments.
• Administer payroll deductions including garnishments, child support, and tax levies.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports and support audits and year-end payroll activities.

Benefits Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k) programs.
• Process enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and employee eligibility records.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to resolve benefit-related issues.

HR Support

• Maintain personnel, payroll, and benefits records.
• Support onboarding and new hire administration.
• Prepare employment verifications and HR reports.
• Assist with compliance activities, audits, and HR projects.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, benefits administration, HR administration, or related experience preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Service-focused with a positive, employee-centered approach.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, supervisors, benefits providers, and payroll partners.

Schedule: Monday - Wednesday
Work Location: On-site in Anderson, SC
Employment Type: Part-Time (24 hours)