Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Detail‑Oriented & Compliance

The Village of St Edward; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage

403b (employer match)

PTO

Tuition and Certification Reimb

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

The Village of St. Edward is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to administer payroll and employee benefit programs in an onsite, full-time capacity. The role requires coordination with Human Resources and accounting, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Primary duties include processing bi-weekly payroll, managing benefits enrollment, and maintaining confidential employee data with high accuracy. Weekend/evening availability may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Accurate and timely payroll processing across bi-weekly cycles.
• Enrollment and management of medical, dental, vision, life and other benefits.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and HR information.
• Able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all locations, including earnings and deductions.
• Train managers and timekeepers on time and attendance software and processes.
• Enroll new hires in health and other benefit plans and manage changes.
• Assist with COBRA and offboarding related to benefits.
• Review enrollment selections and vendor invoices for accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

Job description

The Village of St. Edward is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to administer payroll and employee benefit programs in an onsite, full-time capacity. The role requires coordination with Human Resources and accounting, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Primary duties include processing bi-weekly payroll, managing benefits enrollment, and maintaining confidential employee data with high accuracy. Weekend/evening availability may be required during peak periods.