Payroll & Benefits Administrator

MCP TN is looking for a sharp, dependable Payroll & Benefits Administrator ready to own end-to-end payroll operations and keep our benefits programs running smoothly. In this role, you'll be the go-to resource for accurate, on-time pay and seamless benefits experience, while leveraging cloud-based HRIS tools and modern payroll platforms to serve a diverse, multi-state workforce. If you're highly organized, compliance-minded, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where the details truly matter, we want to hear from you. This position is on-site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the full-cycle weekly payroll process for hourly and salaried employees—including digital timecard validation, wage calculation, and deduction management. Process quarterly and annual bonus payrolls accurately and on schedule. Manage W-2 reconciliation and lead the year-end payroll close process. Maintain audit-ready payroll records and ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable resource for employee questions about pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits. Lead annual open enrollment—developing communications, hosting employee Q&A sessions, and delivering clear education on benefit plan options. Process benefit elections, life event changes, new hire enrollments, and terminations in the HRIS in a timely and accurate manner. Administer 401(k) contribution changes, loan requests, and year-end true ups; process child support orders and wage garnishments in compliance with applicable law. Stay current on ACA reporting requirements, HIPAA privacy standards, and COBRA administration obligations. Manage all employee leave programs (FMLA, state leave, short-term disability, PTO), ensuring consistent, compliant administration. Support new-hire onboarding and employee offboarding, including final pay processing and benefits continuation guidance. Resolve payroll and benefits inquiries with a sense of urgency and a service-oriented approach. Prepare documentation and data pulls to support internal and external audits. Reconcile vendor invoices (including uniform deductions) against payroll records to ensure billing accuracy. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll and benefits workflows. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional attention to detail—you catch errors before they become problems. Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and data privacy. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume environment. Professional, proactive communicator—comfortable translating complex payroll or benefits topics for employees at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams); comfort with VLOOKUP/pivot tables is a plus. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous-improvement mindset. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an HR team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma plus 2-4 years' experience in full cycle payroll processing. Proficiency in HRIS platform required, preferably PAYCOM. Multi state experience is a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is an office-based role. Standard business hours with some deadlines requiring additional availability. Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. This position description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time and may be modified to accommodate an individual with a disability, or for other reasons. We are proud to be an EEO employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you have previously been employed by MCP, please list your position and dates of employment.

Experience:

payroll processing: 3 years (Required)

HRIS:

3 years (Required)

Payroll:

3 years (Required) Benefits administration: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person