Payroll & Benefits Expert (DCAA-Compliant)

Whisper Aero; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development

401(k)

Job summary

Whisper Aero in Tennessee seeks a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to manage accurate US payroll and benefits in a government contracting environment. You will maintain HRIS data, ensure timekeeping integrity, and support audits and reporting across the employee lifecycle.

Collaborating with the Head of People and Finance, you’ll enforce internal controls, process payroll cycles on schedule, administer health, retirement, and leave programs, and partner with vendors to optimize benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum five years payroll and benefits experience.
• Experience with Government contracting timekeeping and labor controls.
• Strong data accuracy and deadline focus.
• Ability to collect and interpret payroll data for audits.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, bonuses, and reimbursements.
• Administer DCAA-aligned timekeeping and labor-charging processes for a Government contractor.
• Monitor submission and approvals of timesheets and resolve issues.
• Maintain documented controls for timesheet corrections and audit trails.
• Reconcile timekeeping with payroll and labor-distribution reports.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

DCAA compliance

HRIS systems

Timekeeping controls

Data integrity

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, accounting, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Whisper Aero in Tennessee seeks a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to manage accurate US payroll and benefits in a government contracting environment. You will maintain HRIS data, ensure timekeeping integrity, and support audits and reporting across the employee lifecycle.

Collaborating with the Head of People and Finance, you’ll enforce internal controls, process payroll cycles on schedule, administer health, retirement, and leave programs, and partner with vendors to optimize benefits