Payroll & Benefits Specialist About the
Company and Opportunity:
This Payroll & Benefits Specialist role offers the chance to join a long‑standing, family‑owned manufacturing organization that continues to grow and evolve. With nearly 70 years in business and strong recent expansion, the company provides a stable yet forward‑thinking environment. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape processes, influence HR operations, and make the position your own within a collaborative team.
Salary:
$65,000 – $70,000 base + bonus
Ownership:
Third‑generation, family‑owned organization with deep roots since 1955
Growth:
Significant expansion over the past five years
Environment:
Manufacturing setting with a close‑knit, team‑oriented culture
Flexibility:
Hybrid work schedule with a flexible, employee‑focused approach
Impact:
Opportunity to build, refine, and improve payroll and benefits processes
Support:
Recently expanded HR team, including bilingual support to enhance employee communication Key Responsibilities of the
Payroll & Benefits Specialist Role:
- Process full‑cycle payroll on a weekly basis for approximately 160 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff
- Handle payroll for contract labor, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Administer employee benefits, including onboarding and enrollment processes
- Manage benefit setup within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employees are properly enrolled
- Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records in compliance with company policies and regulations
- Support new hire onboarding through benefits education and enrollment guidance
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies
- Serve as a resource for employees regarding payroll and benefits‑related questions Requirements for the
Payroll & Benefits Specialist Role:
- 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and/or benefits administration
- Strong understanding of full‑cycle payroll processes
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
- Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax, and employee benefit processes EB-1539301343