Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

NCE; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NCE is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer payroll, employee benefits, leave programs, HR compliance activities, HRIS data management, and employee support services. This role reports to the Human Resources Manager and is based in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities include handling multi-state payroll, benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and compliance with federal/state/local requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required for payroll/benefits roles.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, and state leave programs.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, communication, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Audit time records, PTO balances, compensation changes, deductions, reimbursements, tax withholdings, and payroll reports.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll and HRIS.
• Process garnishments, wage assignments, tax levies, direct deposits, and payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll records, quarterly tax filings, and year-end payroll processes; support audits and regulatory reporting.
• Generate payroll reports for Accounting, management, and auditors as requested.
• Administer and enroll medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP, wellness, HSA, FSA, and retirement programs.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee benefit education.
• Reconcile monthly insurance invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers and vendors.
• Serve as primary contact for employees regarding benefit plans, eligibility, coverage, and enrollment questions.
• Support annual insurance renewals and work with brokers and third-party administrators.
• Administer and track FMLA, ADA accommodations, leave programs, STD/LTD, and other leaves; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Data privacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

NCE is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer payroll, employee benefits, leave programs, HR compliance activities, HRIS data management, and employee support services. This role reports to the Human Resources Manager and is based in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities include handling multi-state payroll, benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and compliance with federal/state/local requirements.