Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Ventek Solutions (Ventek) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. The organization helps customers address complex challenges in product protection, component light-weighting, insulation, and design simplification. Ventek's services span a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Ventek Solutions leverages creative design, thoughtful engineering, and meticulous program management to deliver customized solutions. Ventek operates 9 plants in the US and Mexico with corporate headquarters in Charleston, SC. In 2024, Black Diamond Capital Management acquired the Protective Solutions segment of Sonoco Products Company, rebranding the business as Ventek Solutions LLC. This acquisition encompassed the existing manufacturing footprint along with the embedded design engineering, program management, and commercial resources. As Ventek Solutions, we are dedicated to maintaining our advanced capabilities in creative design, thoughtful engineering, meticulous program management, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our HR team in Findlay, OH. This role is responsible for payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR analytics reporting for a multi-state workforce. You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager and play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a great employee experience. What You'll Do Payroll Process weekly payroll for hourly employees and semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees Support payroll operations for a multi-state workforce , ensuring compliance with all regulations Maintain payroll records, reconcile discrepancies, and manage deductions (garnishments, taxes, etc.) Partner with the Payroll Manager on audits and year-end processes (W-2s, 1095-Cs) Benefits Administration Administer benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans Support open enrollment and employee benefit changes Assist employees with questions, enrollments, and claims issues Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other regulations HR Analytics & Reporting Generate and analyze payroll and benefits data Build reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover, labor costs, utilization) Support budgeting and forecasting efforts Ensure data accuracy across HRIS systems What You Bring 2-5 years of payroll, benefits, or HR analytics experience Multi-state payroll experience required Experience with HRIS/payroll systems ( Paycor strongly preferred ) Strong Excel and data analysis skills High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) Ability to work extended hours as needed during payroll cycles and open enrollment Why Join Us Collaborative HR team environment Opportunity to work closely with Payroll leadership High-impact role supporting employees across multiple states Stable, onsite position in Findlay, OH