Payroll, Benefits and Complaince Coordinator

Good Place Holdings; Atwater Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Place Holdings is seeking a Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Specialist to administer payroll, benefits, and HR compliance across multiple states. The role collaborates with the People Experience and Finance teams to deliver accurate payroll, benefits support, and well-documented processes with confidentiality and care.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll and benefits administration, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting audits, tax filings, reconciliations, or compliance reporting preferred.
• HR or payroll certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, FPC, or CPP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer weekly and semi-monthly payroll in partnership with Finance and People Experience.
• Maintain accurate payroll data in HRIS and related systems, including earnings, deductions, tax information, and employee updates.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, timekeeping, deductions, and benefits with clarity and care.
• Coordinate payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, and corrections when needed.
• Analyze and reconcile payroll reports to support audits, filings, and compliance requirements.
• Support benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and wellness programs.
• Process new hire enrollments, life event changes, and benefit terminations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and vendor coordination.
• Monitor and support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and related obligations.
• Maintain personnel files, benefits documentation, compliance notices, and supporting records.
• Support compliance reporting and audits, including ACA filings, EEOC reporting, 401(k) testing, and BWC true-up.
• Collaborate with PX, Finance, leaders, vendors, and employees to improve processes and strengthen continuity of service.
• Maintain clear documentation for payroll, benefits, employee data, and compliance processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HR compliance

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS/payroll systems

Multi-state payroll

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS systems

Job description

Join Our Team: Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Coordinator!

About Us

At Good Place Holdings, we are committed to growing thriving, sustainable organizations and creating workplaces where people are valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our People Experience team plays a key role in stewarding a compassionate, inclusive, and meaningful workplace across our family of companies.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, service-minded Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Specialist to help ensure employees receive accurate pay, clear benefits support, and consistent guidance across payroll, benefits, and compliance processes.

About the Role

The Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Specialist will support employees across multiple companies and states by administering payroll, benefits, and compliance-related processes with accuracy, care, and confidentiality. This role partners closely with People Experience, Finance, employees, leaders, and external vendors to ensure payroll and benefits practices are timely, compliant, well-documented, and employee-centered.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, dependable, and comfortable managing recurring deadlines while supporting employees through important and sometimes sensitive processes.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Administer weekly and semi-monthly payroll in partnership with Finance and People Experience.
• Maintain accurate payroll data in HRIS and related systems, including earnings, deductions, tax information, and employee updates.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, timekeeping, deductions, and benefits with clarity, accuracy, and care.
• Coordinate payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, and corrections when needed.
• Analyze and reconcile payroll reports to support audits, filings, and compliance requirements.
• Support benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and wellness programs.
• Process new hire enrollments, life event changes, and benefit terminations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and vendor coordination.
• Monitor and support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and related obligations.
• Maintain personnel files, benefits documentation, compliance notices, and supporting records.
• Support compliance reporting and audits, including ACA filings, EEOC reporting, 401(k) testing, and BWC true-up.
• Collaborate with PX, Finance, leaders, vendors, and employees to improve processes and strengthen continuity of service.
• Maintain clear documentation for payroll, benefits, employee data, and compliance processes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings strong attention to detail, a commitment to confidentiality, and a desire to serve employees well. Successful candidates will have:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, and HR compliance
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting audits, tax filings, reconciliations, or compliance reporting preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience highly preferred.HR or payroll certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, FPC, or CPP preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, HR compliance, and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Familiarity with federal and multi-state employment requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, reporting tools, shared documentation platforms, and payroll/HRIS systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, competing priorities, and time-sensitive processes.
• A high level of discretion, accuracy, follow-through, and care when working with confidential employee information.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organization where payroll, benefits, and compliance are more than transactions, they are part of how we care for people, steward trust, and support employees in reaching their full potential.

• You’ll join a collaborative People Experience team that values humility, trustworthiness, belonging, curiosity, innovation, and stewardship.