Payroll & Benefits Specialist — HRIS & Compliance

Journey Mental Health Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Mental Health Center is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to manage the full payroll cycle, benefits enrollments, and related HR compliance. This role partners with HR and Finance to ensure accurate records and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, administering employee benefits including COBRA and ACA reporting, maintaining HRIS data, generating audits and reports, and acting as a confidential resource for staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll or benefits administration.
• Experience with ACA compliance and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, audit, and distribute payroll for all employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments and COBRA/ACA activities.
• Maintain HRIS and employee records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; generate reports for audits.
• Support payroll and benefits audits and provide management with analyses.
• Provide training and guidance on payroll and benefits processes.

Skills

Payroll principles

Tax regulations

Employment laws

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Journey Mental Health Center is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to manage the full payroll cycle, benefits enrollments, and related HR compliance. This role partners with HR and Finance to ensure accurate records and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, administering employee benefits including COBRA and ACA reporting, maintaining HRIS data, generating audits and reports, and acting as a confidential resource for staff and leadership.