Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Tangent-Technologies,-LL; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangent Technologies LLC is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate payroll processing and benefits administration. The role supports timekeeping data, maintains records, and answers payroll questions, reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years of payroll or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of wage and hour regulations. This on-site position offers professional growth and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred in accounting, finance, or HR.
• 1–2+ years of payroll, benefits, or accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay cycle.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, including new hires and terminations.
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and deductions reconciliation.
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll and benefits questions, escalating complex issues.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with wage and hour requirements; flag discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute payroll and benefits reports; support audits and month-end close.
• Assist with open enrollment, W-2 preparation, and benefits renewals.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes for efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

HRIS

Excel

Confidentiality

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance/HR degree

Tools

Payroll software

Office Suite

Job description

Tangent Technologies LLC is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate payroll processing and benefits administration. The role supports timekeeping data, maintains records, and answers payroll questions, reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years of payroll or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of wage and hour regulations. This on-site position offers professional growth and a collaborative team environment.