Payroll Benefits Specialist

M Force Partners; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing and benefits administration for a multi‑shift workforce in Maryland. You will oversee timecard review, payroll changes, deductions, enrollments, and related HR records and controls.

The role requires hands-on hourly payroll processing, benefits enrollment experience, and strong attention to confidentiality to meet payroll deadlines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll processing experience (minimum 3 years).
• Benefits administration experience (minimum 2 years).
• Experience processing hourly payroll, overtime, shift differentials, and deductions.
• Experience with benefits enrollment, life events, open enrollment, and vendor reconciliations.
• Knowledge of federal and Maryland wage-and-hour requirements.
• Experience developing/improving SOPs, checklists, and workflows.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, payroll/HRIS systems, and benefits platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll including timecards, overtime, and pay changes.
• Review timekeeping with managers and correct discrepancies before submission.
• Enter new hires, status changes, terminations, deductions, and garnishments.
• Administer medical/dental/vision, retirement, HSA/FSA, and other benefits.
• Manage enrollments, life events, terminations, and vendor updates.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and payroll deductions; resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions on pay, timekeeping, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll/benefits records and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS platforms

Job description

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing and day-to-day employee benefits administration for a multi-shift workforce. This position will oversee timecard review, payroll changes, benefit enrollment, deductions, reconciliations, employee support, and related HR records and controls.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will work closely with managers and employees to resolve payroll and benefits questions while applying knowledge of federal and Maryland wage-and-hour requirements. This position will also provide planned front-office and administrative support as part of the HR team.

The ideal Payroll & Benefits Specialist has hands-on experience processing hourly payroll and administering employee benefits with strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to consistently meet payroll deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll, including timecards, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, leave, and approved pay changes
• Work with managers to correct timekeeping issues and review payroll reports for discrepancies before submission
• Enter and verify new hires, status changes, terminations, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions
• Administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, HSA/FSA, and other applicable employee benefits
• Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, vendor updates, and open enrollment
• Reconcile benefit invoices, payroll deductions, and vendor records and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, timekeeping, leave balances, benefit coverage, enrollment, and deductions
• Apply working knowledge of federal and Maryland wage-and-hour requirements, overtime, recordkeeping, paid leave, and payroll deductions
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records and support payroll, benefits, and compliance audits
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and benefits information
• Develop or improve payroll and benefits SOPs, checklists, reconciliations, and workflows
• Provide scheduled front-office coverage, including incoming calls, visitors, and other administrative support as needed
• Support employee communications, HR administrative projects, and other related responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• At least 2 years of benefits administration experience
• Experience processing payroll for hourly employees, including overtime, shift differentials, timecard corrections, and deductions
• Experience with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and deduction or vendor reconciliations
• Working knowledge of federal and Maryland wage-and-hour and payroll requirements
• Experience developing or improving SOPs, checklists, reconciliations, or payroll and benefits workflows
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, payroll/HRIS systems, and benefits administration platforms
• Strong attention to detail, organization, recordkeeping, and confidentiality
• Ability to meet firm payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills when working with employees, managers, vendors, and visitors
• High school diploma or equivalent
• U.S. Citizenship required due to applicable government contract requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP Workforce Now experience
• Experience supporting a multi-shift workforce
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.