Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Multi‑Location

TESCO Metering; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company in Bristol, PA, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our HR team on-site. You will process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canada, administer benefits, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws across jurisdictions.

You will handle payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and respond to employee pay/benefits questions. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to maintain records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a multi-location environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, and wage and hour laws (U.S. and Canadian).
• Familiarity with benefits administration (health, dental, retirement, leave programs).
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., UKG Ready) and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, especially with sensitive financial and personal data.
• Strong organizational skills to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills across all employee levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee pay and benefits questions.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (W-2s, T4s).
• Process new hire, termination, and status change information in payroll and benefits systems.
• Support open enrollment communications and deadlines.
• Stay current on payroll, tax, and benefits regulations across all jurisdictions where TESCO operates.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and workers' compensation audits as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Wage & hour laws

Benefits administration

HRIS/Payroll systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-location payroll

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company in Bristol, PA, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our HR team on-site. You will process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canada, administer benefits, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws across jurisdictions.

You will handle payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and respond to employee pay/benefits questions. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to maintain records and timely reporting.