PAYROLL & TOTAL REWARDS SPECIALIST

Inovar Packaging Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, a leading North American flexographic and digital printing company, is seeking a Payroll & Total Rewards Specialist to own the payroll function and serve as the primary liaison with ADP Comprehensive Services. The role covers payroll governance, benefits administration, vendor management, and compensation reporting.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and operations across multiple states to ensure accurate, compliant payroll, effective total rewards programs, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, compensation, and benefits administration experience.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance.
• Proven ability to partner with HR, Finance, and vendors.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for ADP Comprehensive Services.
• Oversee payroll validation, tax oversight, and governance.
• Administer benefits programs and manage vendor relationships.
• Support compensation planning and market pricing activities.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and compliance reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

HR analytics

Multi-state payroll

Benefits administration

Compensation administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

ADP Comprehensive Services

HRIS

Job description

Company Overview

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, is proud to be one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our employees and customers. We invest in the latest equipment and technology, continually seeking the best strategies and solutions to deliver cutting‑edge, top‑quality products. Our culture is customer‑driven, team‑oriented, and built on win‑win partnerships.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) Retirement Plan and Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

Position Summary

The Payroll & Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for owning and executing the company’s payroll function, where they will also serve as Inovar’s primary liaison with ADP Comprehensive Services for the organization. This position will lead the implementation strategy and program as the organization moves from a decentralized payroll model to a strategic, thoughtful centralized payroll approach. This role is responsible for payroll governance, employee and business unit partnership and support, payroll validation, issue resolution, ADP system administration, and payroll tax oversight. In addition, once the payroll strategy is implemented, this role will expand its influence by supporting Inovar's total rewards programs, with responsibility for benefits administration, benefits support, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation. The role will also support Inovar’s compensation programs through the administration of salary structures, pay ranges, market pricing activities, compensation reporting, and annual compensation planning process.

The position partners closely with employees, HR Business Partners, Finance, Operations, benefit carriers, third‑party vendors, and ADP to deliver a high-quality employee experience through effective benefits administration; to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll operations across Inovar's multi-state, multi‑FEIN manufacturing environment; and to maintain competitive and equitable compensation programs while supporting broader total rewards initiatives that attract, retain, and engage employees.

This position is expected to evaluate and recommend innovative technology within its remit that enhances the employee experience and reduces non-value added activities.

Primary Areas Of Responsibility

• 60% ADP Comprehensive Payroll Services Liaison
• 30% Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
• 10% Total Rewards & Compensation Administration
• The mix of responsibilities will evolve over time as programs mature

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Specialist – 60%

ADP Comprehensive Services Relationship Management

• Serve as Inovar's primary day‑to‑day contact for ADP Comprehensive Services
• Coordinate with ADP Payroll Specialists, Tax Specialists, SmartCompliance teams, and implementation resources.
• Escalate service issues and monitor ADP performance against established service levels.
• Participate in payroll operational reviews, implementation meetings, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in partnership with ADP
• Act as internal ADP Workforce Now Subject Matter Expert
• Maintain payroll, timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and security configurations

Payroll Administration & Validation

• Review and approve payrolls processed by ADP before submission
• Audit payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, bonuses, commissions, shift differentials, and special payments
• Coordinate off‑cycle payrolls, corrections, reversals, and manual checks

Payroll Tax & Compliance Oversight

• Serve as internal owner for payroll tax compliance despite outsourced execution
• Partner with ADP's Tax Navigation Center regarding payroll tax matters
• Monitor SmartCompliance activities and ensure timely resolution of tax issues

Total Rewards: Benefits Administration & Vendor Management – 30%

Benefit Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirements plans and voluntary benefit program
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, beneficiary changes, etc.
• Benefits Systems Administration – ensure accurate plan administration within ADP and vendor systems
• Support annual open enrollment planning, employee communications, and enrollment administration.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, brokers, and third‑party administrators to resolve eligibility and claims‑related issues

Benefit Invoice Reconciliation & Financial Management

• Perform monthly reconciliation of all carrier invoices against payroll deductions and enrollment records
• Research and resolve billing variances, retroactive adjustments, and coverage concerns
• Coordinate premium corrections and adjustments with payroll and carriers

Benefits Compliance & Reporting

• Support ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other benefits compliance activities.
• Maintain plan documentation and employee benefit records.
• Assist with annual audits, filings, and compliance reporting requirements.

Total Rewards: Compensation Administration – 10%

• Support administration and maintenance of Inovar's compensation structure, including salary grades, pay ranges, and job classifications.
• Assist with annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, promotional increases, and market adjustments.
• Maintain accurate compensation data within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support salary benchmarking and market‑pricing initiatives.
• Prepare compensation reports, analyses, and recommendations for HR leadership.

Qualifications

• Positive, can‑do attitude.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of payroll, compensation, and/or benefits administration experience
• Experience processing multi‑state payroll
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Competent and proficient in emerging technologies – AI and others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing or multi‑site organizations
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and benefits administration
• Experience with compensation analysis and salary benchmarking
• Experience with HR analytics and reporting
• Experience supporting compensation, benefits, or Total Rewards programs