Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Bigfoot Beverages•Eugene, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Let’s be real: payroll and benefits aren’t “background” work. They are trust work. When this role is done well, people feel taken care of. When it’s not, everyone notices. At Bigfoot Beverages, our Benefits & Payroll Specialist is the person who makes sure our people are paid right, supported well, and confident that the details of their employment life are handled with care and precision. This role sits at the heart of our People & Impact team and plays a critical part in keeping our culture strong, compliant, and running smoothly. If you love accuracy, process, problem-solving, and being the steady presence in a fast-moving environment — this is your lane. What "doing it right" looks like for our Benefits & Payroll Specialist You’ll own the execution of our payroll, benefits, and leave processes — ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and handled with care. On any given week, that means:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field — OR equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
Working knowledge of FMLA, OFLA, PLO, USERRA, Workers’ Comp, and ADA
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, HRMS systems)

Nice To Haves

SHRM Certification
Experience with Paycom or similar HRMS platforms

Responsibilities

Executing bi-weekly payroll processing with precision and timeliness
Reviewing for accuracy, catching discrepancies, and escalating issues when needed
Managing garnishments and child support notices in partnership with our third-party provider
Managing enrollments, qualifying life events, and plan changes in our HRMS
Supporting employees with health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and wellness questions
Ensuring benefit data accuracy for carriers and internal reporting
Owning open enrollment execution (with support from our People Experience Assistant)
Supporting ACA reporting and 1095 processes
Administering all leave programs (FMLA, OFLA, PLO, USERRA, Workers’ Comp, ADA, etc.)
Tracking documentation, communicating with employees and managers, and supporting smooth returns to work
Staying current on federal, state, and local leave laws
Flagging complex cases or compliance questions to the Director of People & Impact
Compiling payroll and benefits reports to support trend analysis and leadership decisions
Reviewing payroll and benefit liability reconciliations and escalating risk indicators
Supporting People & Impact projects and administrative needs