Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Growth, 401(k) & PTO

Kids for the Future; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

PTO 20 days

11 Holidays

Career Advancement

Job summary

ZIEHL-ABEGG is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist in Winston-Salem, NC to ensure accurate bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing and to manage employee benefits across medical, dental, vision, retirement, and disability plans.

You will serve as the primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies, while supporting HR and Finance in maintaining accurate compensation records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices and industry trends.
• Experience with HRIS/HRMS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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, disability, and wellness programs.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Reconcile payroll totals into ERP system and ensure accurate financial postings.
• Prepare and generate reports using information from various systems.
• Educate employees about benefit options and coverage levels.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS/HRMS systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

Payroll software

Job description

ZIEHL-ABEGG is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist in Winston-Salem, NC to ensure accurate bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing and to manage employee benefits across medical, dental, vision, retirement, and disability plans.

You will serve as the primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies, while supporting HR and Finance in maintaining accurate compensation records.