Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Salary: $50-$73k (paid hourly)
Location: North Haven — 1 day remote
Why This Payroll & Benefits Specialist Opportunity?
- Good opportunity for someone wanting broader exposure into benefits/HR functions
- Hybrid work schedule (1 day remote)
- Stable organization with a strong mission statement
- 401k 3% match
Responsibilities of Payroll & Benefits Specialist:
- Process and support weekly/bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees
- Audit timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies with employees and supervisors; provide guidance where needed
- Submit payroll to UKG and verify payroll accuracy
- Process employee reimbursements (e.g., mileage) through payroll
- Manage wage allocations to appropriate departments and funding sources
- Ensure accuracy of payroll tax filings, including quarterly returns (941s) and year-end W-2s/W-3s
- Administer employee benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance programs
- Track and manage vacation, personal, and sick time accruals
- Coordinate retirement contributions (401k and pension plan)
- Provide required documentation for Worker’s Compensation audits and pension reporting
- Manage and maintain payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g. UKG)
- Prepare reports and perform data analysis using Excel and payroll software
- Assist with financial audits
- Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies
Preferred Experience of the Payroll & Benefits Specialist:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–3 years of payroll and/or accounting experience
- Experience with payroll systems — UKG is required for this position