Payroll & HR Specialist

CFS; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to join our Shelton, CT team. The role focuses on hands-on payroll processing (50 U.S.-based employees), benefits administration, onboarding, and HR processes. Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and strong attention to detail are required.

Ideal candidates have the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and quickly learn new systems and processes. Target compensation is 70k-85k, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on payroll processing experience required.
• ADP Workforce Now experience required.
• Previous benefits administration experience.
• Onboarding, offboarding, and general HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 50 U.S.-based employees.
• Gather and review payroll inputs, including commissions and employee changes.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Support benefits administration and 401(k) processes.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate background checks, I-9s, and E-Verify.
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation.
• Coordinate new hire orientations and onboarding logistics.
• Provide additional HR and payroll support as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Benefits administration

HR processes

Attention to detail

Independence

System learning

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Target Compensation: 70k-85k

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to join their team ASAP. The ideal Payroll & HR Specialist will bring strong hands-on payroll experience, proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, and a solid understanding of benefits administration and general HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 50 U.S.-based employees
• Gather and review payroll inputs, including commissions and employee changes
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule
• Support benefits administration and 401(k) processes
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding
• Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation
• Coordinate background checks, I-9s, and E-Verify
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation
• Coordinate new hire orientations and onboarding logistics
• Provide additional HR and payroll support as needed

Payroll & HR Specialist Qualifications

• Strong hands-on payroll processing experience required
• ADP Workforce Now experience required
• Previous benefits administration experience
• Working knowledge of onboarding, offboarding, and general HR processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Bachelor’s degree preferred