Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Lotte Biologics; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

LOTTE BIOLOGICS in East Syracuse, NY is seeking an HR Associate III (Payroll & Benefits) to manage payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and great service.

The role collaborates with Finance and HR teams, handles data entry in HRIS, runs payroll audits, supports open enrollment, and helps with process improvements in a fast-paced, manufacturing and corporate environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of payroll or benefits administration experience in HR operations.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems such as Paylocity, Workday, ADP or UKG.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process full payroll cycle and ensure timely execution for all employee groups.
• Administer payroll-related transactions: hires, changes, terminations and leave adjustments.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and maintain payroll records.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and support year-end activities and audits.
• Administer routine benefits activities and assist with open enrollment.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support payroll & benefits reporting.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Data confidentiality

Customer service

Analytical skills

HRIS/payroll systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, Accounting, Finance, or related field

High School Diploma required

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Workday

ADP

UKG

Job description

LOTTE BIOLOGICS in East Syracuse, NY is seeking an HR Associate III (Payroll & Benefits) to manage payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and great service.

The role collaborates with Finance and HR teams, handles data entry in HRIS, runs payroll audits, supports open enrollment, and helps with process improvements in a fast-paced, manufacturing and corporate environment.