HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Gurstel Law Firm P C•Golden Valley, MN

2d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

As the HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will provide critical administrative and operational support to the day-to-day HR function. You will serve as the primary internal contact for employees and coordinate closely with our third-party administrators to ensure health plans, welfare plans, and leave programs are administered smoothly and in accordance with federal and state regulations. Additionally, you will own the end-to-end payroll process for the Firm, ensuring accurate and timely submission, while supporting essential HR functions including onboarding, multi-state compliance, employee relations, and HRIS maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to build consensus and commitment around the Firm’s Core Values.
Basic knowledge of benefit programs (health, disability, dental, life, 401k) and employment regulations (I-9, W-4, COBRA, ADA, ACA, FMLA, and state-specific paid family leave laws).
Experience or comfort acting as the liaison between internal staff and an external third-party administrator (TPA).
Proven ability to handle highly sensitive medical and financial information with absolute discretion and HIPAA compliance.
Strong self-motivation with the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
Solid reasoning, sound judgment, and project management skills to meet conflicting deadlines under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ADP Workforce Now.
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment; willingness to work extended hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management preferred (relevant experience may be substituted for education).
2–4 years of experience in an HR or payroll environment preferred, with exposure to tracking employee leave or working with an external leave vendor.
Experience administering timekeeping and payroll using ADP Workforce Now is preferred (willing to train the right candidate).

Responsibilities

Execute timely and accurate processing of Firm payroll, ensuring proper deductions and regulatory compliance.
Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for employees requesting leave; partner closely with our third-party vendor to manage, track, and process FMLA and state-specific Paid Family Leave (PFL) claims.
Coordinate between employees, insurance providers, and the third-party leave vendor to resolve inquiries and ensure seamless communication.
Facilitate new hire onboarding, complete and verify Form I-9 documentation, and assist with termination processing.
Conduct regular audits of payroll, benefits, and leave programs; maintain and review departmental SOPs to meet internal and external standards.
Assist with the reconciliation of monthly benefits statements.
Manage data entry, record-keeping, and file maintenance within the HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), ensuring leave statuses are accurately updated for payroll.
Assist with the administration of the performance review and promotion processes.
Respond comprehensively and courteously to daily internal HR inquiries, providing superior customer service.
Prepare HR correspondence, maintain employee files, and complete other duties as assigned.