Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Compliance & HR Support

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SWF, LLC Foundation is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer payroll, employee benefits, and related compliance. The role serves as the first contact for payroll questions and supports HR activities across multiple entities, with 60–70% of time on payroll and benefits and 30–40% on HR generalist duties.

You will collaborate with HR, finance, and external partners, ensuring accurate records, audit readiness, and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, HR operations, accounting, or related function.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, benefit enrollment and change processes, recordkeeping, and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems; experience with ADP is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion; maintaining accurate, complete records.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule; review inputs, changes, deductions, and records.
• Maintain payroll information in HRIS/payroll system; coordinate corrections and follow-ups.
• Respond to payroll questions and explain processes professionally.
• Maintain payroll documentation, controls, and backup procedures for audit readiness.
• Protect confidential employee information in line with organizational requirements.
• Coordinate employee enrollments, changes, and terminations for benefits and retirement plans (including 401(k)).
• Administer life event changes and ensure documentation is complete and secure.
• Support HSA incentive administration and other benefit programs.
• Distribute required benefit notices and coordinate with carriers and vendors.
• Support audits and compliance activities for 401(k), census, I-9, background checks, and health plan audits.
• Assist HR generalist functions: recruiting admin, onboarding, records, and special projects.
• Deliver responsive service to employees and keep records accurate and timely.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HR operations

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business / finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

SWF, LLC Foundation is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer payroll, employee benefits, and related compliance. The role serves as the first contact for payroll questions and supports HR activities across multiple entities, with 60–70% of time on payroll and benefits and 30–40% on HR generalist duties.

You will collaborate with HR, finance, and external partners, ensuring accurate records, audit readiness, and a positive employee experience.