Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Madison, Wisconsin, a family‑owned company, is seeking an organized payroll and benefits administrator to take ownership of payroll processing, benefits administration, and onboarding tasks. You will work closely with experienced HR leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a smooth employee experience across multiple locations.

The role offers a clear path to expand into full-cycle payroll processing and benefits initiatives, with ongoing opportunities to impact HR programs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred with 2+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Experience administering employee benefits, onboarding, payroll deductions, and multi-state HR or payroll compliance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can maintain confidentiality and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process new hire paperwork, onboarding documentation, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA notifications, and open enrollment support.
• Enter payroll deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, and weekly payroll information while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support multi-state payroll and HR compliance, including unemployment claims and employee eligibility requirements.
• Partner with HR leadership to improve payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes while providing exceptional support to employees and branch managers.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Onboarding

Education

Associates degree

Job description

• Join a family-owned company with a strong reputation, continued growth, and a relaxed, team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to take ownership of payroll administration, benefits, and compliance while working closely with experienced HR leadership.
• Clear path to expand into full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee onboarding initiatives.
• Stable organization with long‑term growth plans and opportunities to make a meaningful impact across multiple locations.

Salary: $55,000–$65,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a family-owned company with a strong reputation, continued growth, and a relaxed, team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to take ownership of payroll administration, benefits, and compliance while working closely with experienced HR leadership.
• Clear path to expand into full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee onboarding initiatives.
• Stable organization with long‑term growth plans and opportunities to make a meaningful impact across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new hire paperwork, employee onboarding documentation, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA notifications, and open enrollment support.
• Enter payroll deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, and weekly payroll information while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support multi-state payroll and HR compliance, including unemployment claims and employee eligibility requirements.
• Partner with HR leadership to improve payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes while providing exceptional support to employees and branch managers.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred with 2+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Experience administering employee benefits, onboarding, payroll deductions, and multi-state HR or payroll compliance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can maintain confidentiality and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.