Strategic Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Evernorth; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evernorth Payroll and Benefits Specialist in Burlington, VT oversees payroll, benefits, and retirement programs with accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates closely with Finance and HR to support payroll controls and reporting.

Reporting to the VP of HR and Organizational Development, responsibilities include open enrollment support, reconciliations, W‑2s, and maintaining records, while driving process improvements and ensuring employee service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR/Finance.
• PHR/SHRM-CP/CPP/CEBS or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer bi-weekly payroll with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee health & welfare benefits programs and retirements.
• Coordinate open enrollment and benefit renewals.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HRIS

ADP

MS Office 365

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payroll

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field

PHR/SHRM-CP/CPP/CEBS or similar certification

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Evernorth Payroll and Benefits Specialist in Burlington, VT oversees payroll, benefits, and retirement programs with accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates closely with Finance and HR to support payroll controls and reporting.

Reporting to the VP of HR and Organizational Development, responsibilities include open enrollment support, reconciliations, W‑2s, and maintaining records, while driving process improvements and ensuring employee service excellence.