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Payroll and Benefits Administrator
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$62,460 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 130 employees on a biweekly or semimonthly schedule using payroll and timekeeping systems such as ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro or comparable platforms.
- Review earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and time records to confirm payroll is completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
- Maintain current payroll data by updating employee records for hires, departures, compensation adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax-related changes.
- Administer benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave, and wellness offerings, ensuring employee elections are entered correctly and maintained consistently.
- Coordinate benefit enrollment activity, qualifying life event updates, and annual open enrollment while responding to employee questions in a timely manner.
- Reconcile payroll registers, deduction reports, and carrier invoices to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to support reporting needs, employee data accuracy, and payroll-related internal controls.
- Assist with year-end payroll responsibilities such as tax form preparation, audit documentation, and required payroll reconciliations.
- Monitor payroll and benefits practices to help ensure alignment with wage laws, tax requirements, and organizational policies.