Payroll & Benefits Architect (Contract) – Manufacturing

Addison Group; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Manager Consultant to independently manage payroll, benefits, and leave administration for about 400 employees in a manufacturing setting. You will handle weekly and biweekly payroll, collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors, and ensure accurate HR operations.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, autonomy, and strong communication across stakeholders to support payroll and benefits programs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience processing both weekly and biweekly payroll.
• Background supporting hourly employee populations, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, employee benefits, and leave administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll reporting, timekeeping, deductions, and data management.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with employees, leadership, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing, including timekeeping audits and approvals.
• Review payroll registers and reporting for accuracy and corrections.
• Manage employee data and HRIS transactions (new hires, terminations, promotions).
• Facilitate benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Coordinate with providers to troubleshoot enrollment issues and deductions.
• Oversee leave administration (FMLA, other leaves) and tracking.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and leave inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Leave administration

HRIS systems

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Manager Consultant to independently manage payroll, benefits, and leave administration for about 400 employees in a manufacturing setting. You will handle weekly and biweekly payroll, collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors, and ensure accurate HR operations.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, autonomy, and strong communication across stakeholders to support payroll and benefits programs in a dynamic environment.