Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Open Enrollment Pro

BLaST - North Office; Canton (Bradford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blast Intermediate Unit 17, BLaST - North Office in Canton, PA, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to oversee bi-weekly payroll operations and benefits administration. Immediate start date.

You will handle deductions, maintain payroll records, and support open enrollment while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires 2 years’ payroll or benefits experience, with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred with 2 years’ experience in accounting, payroll or benefits.
• Experience handling bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Operate bi-weekly payroll and ensure accurate deductions and reporting.
• Administer employee benefits and support annual open enrollment.
• Prepare tax, retirement and benefits reports for state and federal agencies.
• Ensure payroll procedures comply with government regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with balance sheet analysis.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Blast Intermediate Unit 17, BLaST - North Office in Canton, PA, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to oversee bi-weekly payroll operations and benefits administration. Immediate start date.

You will handle deductions, maintain payroll records, and support open enrollment while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires 2 years’ payroll or benefits experience, with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.