Senior Benefits & Payroll Specialist

3E; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Open PTO and parental leave

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee assistance program

Voluntary supplemental benefits

Job summary

3E is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to drive accurate U.S. benefits administration and multi-state payroll. You will manage enrollments, respond to employee inquiries, and coordinate with HR, Finance, and external partners to ensure compliant, timely processing.

You will review payroll results, resolve discrepancies, and help optimize reports and processes. This role requires hands‑on ownership and collaboration across teams, with a focus on accuracy and excellent employee support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with a strong focus on U.S. benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• 4+ years of hands-on U.S. benefits administration, including 401(k) plans.
• 3+ years of U.S. multi-state payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll, benefits, and leave regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day administration of U.S. benefits and payroll processes.
• Review inputs and outputs, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate cross‑functional activities.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits vendors and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, reconciliations, and processes across HR/Finance.
• Support additional HR operations as needed.

Skills

US payroll

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-state payroll

HR policies knowledge

Tools

UKG

HRIS

Job description

3E is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to drive accurate U.S. benefits administration and multi-state payroll. You will manage enrollments, respond to employee inquiries, and coordinate with HR, Finance, and external partners to ensure compliant, timely processing.

You will review payroll results, resolve discrepancies, and help optimize reports and processes. This role requires hands‑on ownership and collaboration across teams, with a focus on accuracy and excellent employee support.