Benefits & Payroll Administrator

Balls Foods•Kansas City, KS

3d•$19 - $21

About The Position

At Balls Foods, we believe our teammates are the foundation of everything we do. We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Benefits & Payroll Administrator to support benefits administration and payroll operations for our large, multi-location workforce. This role is critical in ensuring teammates are supported effectively, paid accurately, and provided with a positive experience navigating benefits and compensation programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in delivering accurate and compliant work, we'd love to meet you. As the Benefits & Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting benefits administration, payroll accuracy, compliance, HR systems, and teammate support across the organization.

Requirements

Associate's degree with 1+ years of payroll and benefits experience OR High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience
Experience administering payroll and benefits within a large, multi-location organization
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and regulations
Hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS systems; experience with Paylocity or similar platforms preferred
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting union or collective bargaining environments
Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Execute full-cycle payroll processing in an accurate and timely manner for a large, multi-location workforce
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws as well as union contract provisions
Calculate and process payroll-related taxes, benefits deductions, and other required withholdings
Perform payroll audits and validations to ensure accuracy prior to final processing
Complete payroll batch updates and system transactions with a high degree of accuracy
Administer benefits programs including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and wellness offerings in alignment with company plans and collective bargaining agreements
Support leave of absence programs including FMLA and short- and long-term disability
Coordinate annual open enrollment including scheduling, communication, and delivering presentations at store locations
Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll and benefits-related inquiries, providing timely and professional support
Partner with benefits vendors to resolve teammate questions and ensure effective issue resolution
Maintain accurate HRIS records including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions for both support office and field teammates
Generate and distribute payroll and benefits reports to ensure accuracy and support HR and Finance team needs
Maximize payroll and HRIS system capabilities to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency
Partner with the HR Director to implement system enhancements that reduce manual processes and strengthen internal controls
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve payroll and benefits processes
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and cross-functional initiatives
Support special projects and organizational priorities as assigned
Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection standards when handling sensitive teammate information
Provide responsive, solution-oriented support to teammates
Perform other duties as assigned