Payroll & Benefits Specialist: Precision & Timeliness

TANGENT Technologies, LLC.; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangent Technologies, LLC. is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support accurate, timely payroll processing and benefits administration. You will maintain payroll records, assist with open enrollment, W-2 prep, and respond to employee questions, reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of payroll practices, experience with HRIS and Excel, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting, finance, HR, or related field.
• 1–2+ years of payroll, benefits, or accounting-related experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and wage/hour regulations.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing, including collecting and verifying timekeeping data and pay changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records (new hires, terminations, garnishments, tax withholding).
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, changes, and deductions reconciliation.
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll and benefits questions; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with wage and hour requirements; flag discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute payroll and benefits reports; support audits and month/year-end closes.
• Assist with open enrollment, W-2 preparation, and benefits renewals.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

HRIS familiarity

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Confidentiality handling

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tangent Technologies, LLC. is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support accurate, timely payroll processing and benefits administration. You will maintain payroll records, assist with open enrollment, W-2 prep, and respond to employee questions, reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of payroll practices, experience with HRIS and Excel, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced office.