COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

Fischer Homes•Erlanger, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Compensation and Benefits Administrator, you will play a critical role in supporting our associates through the administration of payroll, compensation, and benefits programs. This position partners closely with HR, Accounting & Finance, managers, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefit administration, regulatory compliance, and exceptional associate support. The most rewarding part of this role is the opportunity to positively impact the associate experience by ensuring employees are supported through every stage of their employment journey from payroll accuracy to meaningful benefits programs and leave administration.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of experience administering benefits and processing payroll.
Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration, and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting multi-state payroll administration.
Experience working with leave administration including FMLA, STD, and Workers’ Compensation.
Experience conducting compensation and benefits analyses.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and process payroll transactions including salaries, wages, commissions, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits.
Manage employee benefits programs including health and welfare plans, 401(k) plans, leave administration, and open enrollment processes.
Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Partner with HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders to coordinate accurate and timely pay for all leave types including FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and Inclusive Leave.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and employment regulations.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and benefit providers to ensure effective service delivery.
Prepare and distribute payroll and benefits reports on a biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Support compensation and benefits analysis initiatives and recommend process or program enhancements.
Respond to associate and manager inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and compensation matters.