Senior Payroll & Benefits Leader

MORryde; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MORryde is seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Employee Services team in Indiana. You will manage all payroll and benefit programs, drive compliance, and provide strategic guidance on payroll initiatives while ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity.

This role requires strong Excel skills, experience with Paylocity or HRIS, and the ability to analyze labor trends, oversee enrollment periods, and partner with brokers and leadership to optimize benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet management and design.
• Experience with Paylocity or HRIS preferred but not required.
• Customer-focused attitude and sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Enjoy identifying problems, brainstorming solutions, and taking action.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support Payroll & Benefits Specialist team members.
• Oversee weekly payroll processing for about 750 hourly and salaried employees, including weekly incentive bonus plans.
• Provide labor analysis and quality data reporting to leadership.
• Collaborate with management on labor trends and incentive plans.
• Understand and administer all benefit offerings.
• Manage enrollment periods and life events for employees.
• Coordinate with brokers and providers on plan selections.
• Monitor and analyze benefit plan data and utilization.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for benefit plans.
• Support month-end/year-end audits and reconciliations.
• Support HR operations, reporting, and HRIS data management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer focus

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

Paylocity/HRIS

Job description

MORryde is seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Employee Services team in Indiana. You will manage all payroll and benefit programs, drive compliance, and provide strategic guidance on payroll initiatives while ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity.

This role requires strong Excel skills, experience with Paylocity or HRIS, and the ability to analyze labor trends, oversee enrollment periods, and partner with brokers and leadership to optimize benefits.