Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Viroqua (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Remote work options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own end-to-end payroll across multiple states for hourly and salaried employees, driving process improvements.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with remote days, and a bonus plan, enabling you to lead benefits administration, HRIS enhancements, and compliance initiatives within a growing organization. Your work will directly impact the employee experience and Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Exposure to benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a drive to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Leverage HRIS systems to improve efficiency and automate payroll operations.
• Coordinate payroll tax registrations and compliance as state expansion occurs.
• Oversee leave administration including FMLA and other leaves.
• Serve as primary payroll resource, resolve discrepancies and advise employees/leaders.
• Act as the primary contact for employee benefits enrollment and administration.
• Coordinate with benefits brokers and external vendors.
• Support benefits reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hybrid Schedule | $75,000–$90,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your work, drive process improvements, and make a meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization that values fresh ideas, encourages collaboration, and empowers employees to make a difference.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Flexible hybrid schedule with the ability to work remotely 1–3 days per week.

• Join a financially stable, growing organization with exciting projects and initiatives on the horizon.

• Work alongside supportive leadership that values your expertise, trusts your judgment, and encourages new ideas.

• Enjoy the autonomy to identify opportunities for improvement and implement more efficient processes.

• Make a direct impact on the employee experience while helping enhance benefits and total rewards offerings.

• Become part of a positive, team-oriented culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multi-state payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Leverage HRIS systems and technology to improve efficiency, automate processes, and streamline payroll operations.

• Coordinate payroll tax registrations and compliance requirements as the organization expands into additional states.

• Oversee leave administration, including FMLA and other employee leaves of absence.

• Serve as the go-to payroll resource, researching discrepancies, resolving issues, and providing guidance to employees and leadership.

• Act as the primary contact for employee benefits questions, enrollment, and ongoing administration.

• Partner closely with benefits brokers and external vendors to ensure effective administration of benefit programs.

• Support benefits reporting, audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.

• 3+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience, including exposure to benefits administration.

• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to accuracy.

• A proactive, collaborative mindset with an interest in improving processes and enhancing the employee experience.

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