Payroll & Benefits Lead — Impact-Driven HR (Remote)

CFS; Viola (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled HR professional to own payroll compliance, benefits administration, and employee leave programs. You will support a small HR team, helping ensure employees feel informed and supported in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will lead process improvements, educate employees, and collaborate with Accounting and external vendors while contributing to strategic HR initiatives and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, benefits administration, human resources, or a related field, with a strong understanding of employment regulations and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical abilities, and a commitment to handling confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Own benefits administration: Manage medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, and retirement benefits, including open enrollment, employee questions, vendor relationships, and deduction audits.
• Support payroll accuracy and compliance: Review benefit deductions, garnishments, taxable benefits, and employee compensation records while partnering with Accounting to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage employee leaves: Administer FMLA, ADA, parental leave, workers' compensation, and other leave programs, ensuring proper documentation, eligibility tracking, and compliance.
• Contribute to HR operations: Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions, maintain accurate HRIS records, and identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the employee experience.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Benefits administration

HR operations

Compliance

Job description

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled HR professional to own payroll compliance, benefits administration, and employee leave programs. You will support a small HR team, helping ensure employees feel informed and supported in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will lead process improvements, educate employees, and collaborate with Accounting and external vendors while contributing to strategic HR initiatives and growth opportunities.