Benefit and Payroll Specialist - Pavilion - (Full time/Exempt) #2418
About The Position
The Benefits and Payroll Specialist is responsible for the effective administration of employee benefits programs and the accurate, timely processing of payroll. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, maintains benefit integrity across systems, supports care partner engagement initiatives, and serves as a key liaison between care partners, vendors, Finance, and IT. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous process improvement. Learn why 2025 was our third year in a row being recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in New Jersey” by NJBiz.com [http://njbiz.com/], one of the leading business journals in the state. You can make a difference in the field of aging services At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in benefits administration and payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations and related compliance requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support a diverse population across multiple locations.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
- Problem-solving and process improvement skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and solutions-driven.
- Flu vaccine required during flu season
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP preferred.
Responsibilities
- effective administration of employee benefits programs
- accurate, timely processing of payroll
- ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- maintains benefit integrity across systems
- supports care partner engagement initiatives
- serves as a key liaison between care partners, vendors, Finance, and IT
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans offered
- 25 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank
- Pension Plan and 403b
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and wellness reimbursement
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary benefits (including legal, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Eligibility for annual holiday bonus
- Subsidized childcare available
- Free meal with every shift worked
- Use of Parker gym and pool facilities
- We are an equal opportunity employer
- opportunities for professional development
- job growth
- supportive environment
- competitive compensation
- excellent benefits package
- tuition reimbursement
- group health insurance plans
- a fully funded pension
- life insurance
- contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships
- generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
