Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Advisor Group•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•$57,000 - $93,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits & Payroll Specialist is responsible for implementing, managing and administering Osaic’s employee benefit program, from retirement plans and health insurance to life insurance while resolving complex inquiries This role also helps to ensure accurate payroll processing, timely benefits updates, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working with confidential information.

Requirements

High school diploma with significant job experience required, associates or bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
3 - 5 years of experience in benefits with prior experience with implementation.
Workday experience including Workday Benefits and /or payroll(plus).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical mindset.
Process oriented.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
MS Office Suite including Excel and the ability to create and work in spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Benefits Administration Support Enter and update employee benefit elections (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, disability) in HRIS and vendor systems.
Support dependent verification and follow-up documentation requests.
Monitor enrollment deadlines and provide first-level support on eligibility, plan designs, and coverage questions.
Assist with monthly carrier invoice reconciliation and report discrepancies.
Assist with plan audits and other compliance requirements.
Payroll Processing Support Assist with entering and auditing payroll data, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and leave adjustments.
Help validate biweekly payroll reports for accuracy (deductions, taxes, hours, and cost center changes).
Review and confirm proper setup of benefit-related payroll deductions.
Partner with Payroll and HRIS to troubleshoot mismatches between benefits, payroll, and vendor files.
Data Integrity & Reconciliation Support routine audits between HRIS, payroll, and benefit carriers for accuracy (e.g., health plans, 401(k), HSA).
Help reconcile contribution and deduction files, such as 401(k) deferrals or HSA contributions.
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates.
Employee Support Provide friendly, professional support to employees who have basic benefits or payroll questions.
Escalate complex issues to senior team members.
Assist with open enrollment activities, including reviewing election files, responding to inquiries, and supporting webinars or communications.
Compliance & Reporting Assist with data preparation for ACA, COBRA, 401(k) audits, and other compliance requirements.
Generate basic reports for HR, Finance, and leadership as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and follow data privacy protocols at all times.
Must have in-depth knowledge of both benefits and the federal and state laws that govern them.