Payroll & Benefits Specialist, US & UK

TalentCraft; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCraft is seeking a detail-oriented HR Operations professional to oversee payroll, benefits, and employee data across the US and UK. This role partners with external providers and internal Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliant administration.

You will manage lifecycle events, leaves of absence, and system configurations within HRIS, while delivering responsive employee support and maintaining data integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, or HR operations.
• Hands-on experience administering US payroll and employee benefits.
• Knowledge of US federal and state payroll, benefits, and leave requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; HRIS implementation experience preferred.
• Experience with onboarding/offboarding and employee data changes.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and handling confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Administer US and UK payroll with external providers and Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.
• Employee Data and Lifecycle Administration: Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, processing hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Benefits Administration: Administer US and UK benefits programs, including enrolments and life events.
• Leave of Absence Management: Coordinate and administer leaves of absence, including FMLA and state leaves.
• Employee Support: Serve as a primary contact for payroll, benefits, and leave questions.
• HR Systems and Technology: Support HRIS, payroll, benefits implementations and ongoing administration.
• Data Integrity and Reporting: Maintain data accuracy across HR and payroll systems and conduct regular audits.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Assist with payroll compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and year-end processes.
• Process Improvement and Collaboration: Work with HR, Finance, brokers, payroll providers, and vendors to improve processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HR operations

HRIS familiarity

Data integrity

Employee lifecycle

Compliance knowledge

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

TalentCraft is seeking a detail-oriented HR Operations professional to oversee payroll, benefits, and employee data across the US and UK. This role partners with external providers and internal Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliant administration.

You will manage lifecycle events, leaves of absence, and system configurations within HRIS, while delivering responsive employee support and maintaining data integrity across systems.