Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Ziehl-Abegg-2; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Company-paid life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

PTO 20 days

11 holidays including floating holiday

Career advancement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Ziehl-Abegg is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist in Winston-Salem, NC. You will handle bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing, maintain payroll and benefits records, and administer diverse employee benefit programs including health, retirement, and disability coverage.

The role requires 2+ years in payroll/benefits, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of applicable laws and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices and industry trends.
• Experience with HRIS/HRMS systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, CPP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and update payroll records including new hires, terminations, wage changes, and taxes.
• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, Vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, wellness).
• Monitor compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Reconcile payroll totals into ERP and postings.
• Analyze payroll and benefits data and draft internal communications.
• Prepare and generate reports from various systems.
• Document and maintain department procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

HRIS/HRMS experience

Payroll & benefits knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS/HRMS systems

Job description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

With over 100 years' accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll and assisting employees with all aspects of the benefit programs. This role serves as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and supports HR and Finance teams in maintaining accurate compensation and benefit records.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Preparation and processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records including new hires, terminations, wage changes, position changes, taxes, benefits, etc.
• Administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short term and long term disability, and wellness programs.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Reconcile payroll totals into ERP system and ensure accurate financial & cost center postings.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze payroll and benefits data, identifying trends, draw logical conclusions and draft internal communications.
• Able to prepare and generate reports utilizing information from various systems.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for department processes and procedures.
• Conduct employee education sessions to help employees understand their benefit options and coverage levels.
• Understand benefits plan design at a high-level.
• Assists new hire orientations and open enrollment process.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll and benefit administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices and industry trends.
• Experience with HRIS/HRMS systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant certifications (i.e. SHRM-CP/SCP, CPP) is a plus.

We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.