Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home on occasion

Job summary

CFS, a Wisconsin-based manufacturing organization, is seeking an HR professional to own benefits administration, payroll compliance, and employee leave programs. You will support a small, collaborative HR team and help ensure employees feel informed and supported.

Join a mission-driven company that values authenticity and employee well-being, with opportunities to lead process improvements, educate staff, and collaborate with Accounting and external vendors. Some remote work may be available.

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

Benefits administration

Human resources

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a growing, mission-driven manufacturing organization that believes in making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. This is an opportunity to join a company built on authenticity, compassion, and doing the right thing while supporting the employees who make it all happen.

• Make an impact: Take ownership of payroll compliance, benefits administration, and employee leave programs while helping ensure employees feel supported and informed.
• Be more than a number: Join a small, collaborative HR team where your ideas matter and you can contribute beyond a traditional payroll role.
• Enjoy variety: Work across benefits, payroll, leave management, compliance, and general HR support in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Join a purpose-driven organization: Be part of a company focused on quality, responsible sourcing, employee well-being, and making a difference.
• Grow your expertise: Take the lead on process improvements, employee education, and compliance initiatives while partnering with HR, Accounting, and outside vendors.
• Opportunity for growth: Be involved in the strategy and building/creating of processes. Our client anticipates their business to continue expanding, which also opens up promotion opportunities.
• Flexibility: Build trust with you manager and have the opportunity to work from home on occasion.

Salary: $70,000-$100,000 + bonus

Key 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.

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.