Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Journey Mental Health Center; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Mental Health Center in Madison, WI, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This full-time role will manage payroll for all employees, administer benefits, and maintain HRIS data with strict confidentiality.

You will ensure compliance with tax regulations and wage and hour laws, generate audit-ready reports, and collaborate with Finance to keep accurate records. A High School diploma with 3–5 years of experience is preferred, and hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of payroll principles, tax regulations, and employment laws.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Excellent organization and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, audit, issue, and distribute payroll for all employees.
• Manage benefits programs, enrollments, terminations, and COBRA where applicable.
• Maintain HRIS and employee records with regular audits.
• Generate reports for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour, tax, and benefits regulations.

Skills

Payroll principles

Tax regulations

Employment laws

Excel analytics

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Journey Mental Health Center in Madison, WI, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This full-time role will manage payroll for all employees, administer benefits, and maintain HRIS data with strict confidentiality.

You will ensure compliance with tax regulations and wage and hour laws, generate audit-ready reports, and collaborate with Finance to keep accurate records. A High School diploma with 3–5 years of experience is preferred, and hybrid work is available.