Payroll and Benefits Specialist

What You'll Do: Prepare and process payroll using ADP Workforce Now, including reviewing timecards, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, leave, and approved pay changes. Partner with managers to resolve timekeeping issues and payroll discrepancies before processing deadlines. Enter and verify new hires, status changes, terminations, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions. Coordinate new-hire payroll information with the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding team. Administer employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, HSA/FSA, and other applicable programs. Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, vendor updates, and open enrollment activities. Reconcile benefit invoices, payroll deductions, and vendor records and resolve discrepancies. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees regarding pay, timekeeping, leave balances, benefits, enrollment, and deductions. Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and benefits records and support payroll, benefits, and compliance audits. Apply knowledge of federal and applicable state wage-and-hour requirements, overtime, paid leave, recordkeeping, and payroll deductions. Assist with employee communications, HR projects, SOPs, checklists, and process improvements. Provide occasional administrative/front-office coverage, including answering incoming calls, greeting visitors, and assisting with general office logistics. Build positive relationships with employees, candidates, managers, vendors, and visitors through professional and responsive communication.