Senior Benefits & Payroll Specialist (Onsite)

Schulte Staffing; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schulte Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Administrator for a direct-hire opportunity in a manufacturing environment. This role supports employee benefits, payroll processing, leave administration, and HRIS, serving as a resource for employees and management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in benefits administration, strong knowledge of payroll and leave programs, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience supporting payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of benefits enrollment, open enrollment, vendor management, and compliance.
• Experience administering FMLA/PFML and other leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Support bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll records, tax elections, direct deposit information, and employee data.
• Review timekeeping, wage calculations, deductions, and payroll reports for accuracy.
• Coordinate benefit billing and monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including communications and enrollment changes.
• Assist employees with benefits, payroll, eligibility, and leave-related questions.
• Administer leave and absence programs including FMLA/PFML, PFML, Workers’ Compensation, COBRA, STD, and LTD.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and auditing.
• Maintain accurate information within HRIS/HCM and benefit vendor systems.
• Assist with HR audits, reporting, process improvements, and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage, hour, benefits, and employment regulations.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS/HCM systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Schulte Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Administrator for a direct-hire opportunity in a manufacturing environment. This role supports employee benefits, payroll processing, leave administration, and HRIS, serving as a resource for employees and management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in benefits administration, strong knowledge of payroll and leave programs, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive information.