Bilingual Payroll and Benefits Administrator Specialist

Company Overview Julian Electric Inc. is a trusted and acknowledged Tier 1 supplier partner in the global transportation industry, renowned for manufacturing high-quality wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. We are a preferred supplier for leading OEMs across commercial vehicles, material handling, automotive, construction, and agricultural sectors. Job Overview Julian Electric is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR/Accounting team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing while also serving as a key point of contact for employee benefits administration. The ideal candidate brings a balanced background in payroll operations and benefits administration, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and understands the importance of confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance. This position will support employees across multiple functions and work closely with HR leadership, Accounting, and external vendors to ensure payroll and benefit programs are administered accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Payroll Administration (Approximately 50%) Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly schedule using Paylocity. Maintain and audit payroll data, including: New hires, terminations, job changes, pay changes, and deductions Garnishments, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions Review, validate, and reconcile time and attendance data prior to payroll processing. Ensure payroll accuracy, resolving discrepancies and responding to employee payroll inquiries. Prepare and distribute payroll related reports including earnings summaries, deductions, PTO balances, and labor reports. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation and audits. Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Benefits Administration (Approximately 50%) Administer employee benefit programs including: Medical, dental, vision FSA Life and disability insurance Leave programs (FMLA, ADA) Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, changes, and questions. Process benefit enrollments, terminations, and life-event changes accurately and timely. Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including system setup, employee communications, and vendor coordination. Maintain benefit records in Paylocity and ensure alignment between payroll and benefit deductions. Assist with leave administration, tracking, and documentation in coordination with HR. Liaise with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve issues and discrepancies. Compliance & Confidentiality Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, compensation, and employee data. Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable labor and benefits regulations. Support internal and external audits as needed. Research, track, and document payroll or benefits discrepancies and corrective actions. Additional Responsibilities Maintain accurate electronic and physical records. Assist HR and Accounting leadership with special projects and reporting as needed. Provide backup support for other HR or accounting functions when required. Qualifications & Experience At least 1 year of hands-on payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing. Experience with Paylocity payroll experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience supporting both payroll and benefits administration (roughly 50/50). Experience administering employee leave programs (FMLA and related leaves). Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour rules, and benefit deductions. Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred:

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, HR, or related field. Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume hourly workforce environment. Advanced proficiency with Excel and payroll reporting tools. Skills & Competencies Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Clear and professional communication skills. Strong problem-solving and follow-through. High ethical standards and integrity.

Benefits:

As a regular full-time employee, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit plans for medical, dental and vision, which are effective to new employees the first of the month following 60 days of service. Benefit plan summaries are available for your review and Julian Electric Inc. reserves the right to modify such plans at any time. You will also be eligible for optional voluntary benefits such as life insurance and disability insurance, as well as supplemental accident and critical illness coverage. Each year Julian Electric runs open enrollment in November where changes or adjustments to coverage can be made. You are eligible to participate in the company 401k program, once you have completed one year of service and worked at least 1,000 hours.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Payroll adminstration: 1 year (Preferred)

Paylocity:

1 year (Preferred) Benefits administration: 1 year (Preferred) Full cycle payroll : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person