Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Growth & Compliance

1st MidAmerica; Bethalto (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

1st MidAmerica in Bethalto, IL, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to administer and analyze the organization’s payroll and benefits programs. The role includes payroll processing, benefits administration (medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)), and HRIS maintenance.

You will prepare reports, support audits, and assist in budgeting for benefits. Travel between credit union locations may be required; a strong focus on accuracy and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of similar or related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits administration and compliance.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the HRIS database to include benefit, payroll and team member information and processes payroll changes.
• Administers benefit programs (medical, dental, group life, LTD, 401(k) and other benefits) and conducts trainings.
• Creates and maintains HRIS data and reporting capabilities (status, compensation, termination reports) and supports audits.
• Maintains vendor data to ensure coverage and invoicing; processes enrollment changes and prepares annual data for testing and reporting.
• Assists in budgeting for benefits and tracks variances; supports changes reflecting organizational needs.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or certifications equivalent

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

1st MidAmerica in Bethalto, IL, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to administer and analyze the organization’s payroll and benefits programs. The role includes payroll processing, benefits administration (medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)), and HRIS maintenance.

You will prepare reports, support audits, and assist in budgeting for benefits. Travel between credit union locations may be required; a strong focus on accuracy and compliance is essential.