Payroll Benefits Coordinator

Addison Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm in Schaumburg, Illinois is looking for a Payroll Benefits Coordinator to support payroll processing and benefits administration. This hands-on role offers an opportunity for career growth in HR, with responsibilities for monitoring payroll, updating employee records, and assisting with benefits management. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Human Resources and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or an administrative role.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process biweekly and semimonthly payroll.
• Support payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with employee benefits enrollments and updates.
• Keep employee records up to date in HR systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS familiarity

Job description

Industry: CPG - Manufacturing/Distribution

Pay: $60- $70k

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic organization focused on delivering strong HR operations and talent strategies. They are seeking a Payroll Benefits Coordinator to support payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems. This role offers hands‑on exposure to HR operations, analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Payroll Benefits Coordinator to join our team and help support our day‑to‑day HR operations. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who’s interested in payroll, benefits, and HR systems. In this role, you’ll work closely with our HR team and other departments to help keep everything running smoothly—from payroll prep to employee data updates.

What You’ll Do

• Help prepare and process biweekly and semimonthly payroll, including reviewing data for accuracy
• Support payroll audits and help ensure everything is accurate and compliant
• Assist with employee benefits, including enrollments, updates, and changes
• Keep employee records up to date across HR and payroll systems
• Monitor HR inboxes, respond to questions, or direct requests to the right team member
• Enter and update information in HR systems and help generate reports
• Track employee changes like new hires, promotions, and departures
• Help identify and flag any data issues or discrepancies
• Support reporting, analytics, and performance‑related processes
• Provide general administrative support for HR programs and projects

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (Human Resources or related field is a plus)
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or an administrative role (internships count!)
• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS) is helpful, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with confidentiality
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Equal Opportunity

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.